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 3603882 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3605771 epoch_slot_no: 20171 block_no: 3603714 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1707 time: 2020-01-06 13:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee3ccdaf0db525ee09820cf6e604ce6912231b2d0a84b669ae64a77172384ae6Block Operator
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