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 3603667 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3605556 epoch_slot_no: 19956 block_no: 3603499 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-06 12:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2435a2d8b4bec57234d874b8c85217ca127c433e9e72dc1ab1091405b9abe6a4Block Operator
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