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 3603198 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3605087 epoch_slot_no: 19487 block_no: 3603030 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1709 time: 2020-01-06 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1c5eb05310409ff805f913591626f16416c8971196d29f198efdea46c70e79bBlock Operator
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