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 3603404 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3605293 epoch_slot_no: 19693 block_no: 3603236 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-06 11:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0380d61e3e8e7af219ffa3562a72b229e23ba09d6b3c944e203c11ea6ce4dc45Block Operator
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