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 3603702 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3605591 epoch_slot_no: 19991 block_no: 3603534 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1716 time: 2020-01-06 12:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04c11dd742107cc07ddce7809a05df155d8eec4ac84ddb1d99bee11691851277Block Operator
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