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 3604608 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3606497 epoch_slot_no: 20897 block_no: 3604440 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9452 time: 2020-01-06 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbb5020420e86dff0527b61ac588996b36a3befa06aa23eda07384ce752a8e4fBlock Operator
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