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 3604240 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3606129 epoch_slot_no: 20529 block_no: 3604072 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1350 time: 2020-01-06 15:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51d36d7a35ca0c09f353211e6fd34b9a4d4858fc83d98770472c6b433feb74a0Block Operator
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