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 3602957 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3604846 epoch_slot_no: 19246 block_no: 3602789 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2020-01-06 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde3f4423d17728b87fc59a94522b61da7ab9ede66a534c06829dfa087db6641dBlock Operator
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