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 3603023 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3604912 epoch_slot_no: 19312 block_no: 3602855 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2020-01-06 09:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc688a03825cdf6851fb16703dd58c66e3d47998e3cc60da5ffa43ab42fae4e0fBlock Operator
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