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 3602943 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3604832 epoch_slot_no: 19232 block_no: 3602775 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2658 time: 2020-01-06 08:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1002963f2a4585037f4029a6d09503d004aa4101f7adc945884983331487325fBlock Operator
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