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 3603443 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3605332 epoch_slot_no: 19732 block_no: 3603275 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1297 time: 2020-01-06 11:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed766c722d5405266063953f8cfed851469ec1621aed778180c3fc3b6b494b12Block Operator
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