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 3602872 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3604761 epoch_slot_no: 19161 block_no: 3602704 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1564 time: 2020-01-06 08:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11e953d99527f5209c5970543d9e8af5d8a58f78f8872e5d3006588f9e3b3b0aBlock Operator
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