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 3603415 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3605304 epoch_slot_no: 19704 block_no: 3603247 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1707 time: 2020-01-06 11:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c52b0d128f804680713f62050bb3802132032a9874981e40039bf6d241efec7Block Operator
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