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 3603922 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3605811 epoch_slot_no: 20211 block_no: 3603754 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1695 time: 2020-01-06 14:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4f645d73621e028b89bcef7aa41ac157cb43d89f603089991be96a7855c7093Block Operator
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