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 3603161 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3605050 epoch_slot_no: 19450 block_no: 3602993 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1880 time: 2020-01-06 09:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d4825dac9f37629cd9ad2e90d38d6eaef3e8ab0511510653b806ae17daef46aBlock Operator
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