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 3604467 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3606356 epoch_slot_no: 20756 block_no: 3604299 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1203 time: 2020-01-06 17:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3aba8d1a57808951ea080e2bd0a824f609ce09c43681d2cb6c81e8eb9bf9d5ccBlock Operator
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