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 3603811 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3605700 epoch_slot_no: 20100 block_no: 3603643 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1342 time: 2020-01-06 13:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22da266da95ade487e8ea4aaf8d67a8de12c3ee8404fc5b06d87e045179d0a7cBlock Operator
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