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 3604305 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3606194 epoch_slot_no: 20594 block_no: 3604137 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1691 time: 2020-01-06 16:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5af340d651a3ef3172c1a7867d1828c084d1239e186afa88f009cfa56fa42a73Block Operator
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