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 3602964 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3604853 epoch_slot_no: 19253 block_no: 3602796 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1754 time: 2020-01-06 08:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00950b49c5149896838957dc1ff9488ff9ff6a41f75074fdc62845fdc8d85e87Block Operator
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