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 3603288 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3605177 epoch_slot_no: 19577 block_no: 3603120 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2020-01-06 10:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9bf989b43a26b4385b85502e77d02f96a4ec1ba6486932541af6eb802633098Block Operator
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