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 3603456 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3605345 epoch_slot_no: 19745 block_no: 3603288 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1207 time: 2020-01-06 11:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf35c2f6ec0ddaf459f8b6f07d5ad702c22c4323a6bbf65fd53c3c6082d10789Block Operator
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