A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3602868 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3604757 epoch_slot_no: 19157 block_no: 3602700 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2477 time: 2020-01-06 08:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7351b92a810d02f8c4ce3b2db5e8a00741c5c5faf7cae3c3aa24ad39b9a26e81Block Operator
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