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 3604822 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3606711 epoch_slot_no: 21111 block_no: 3604654 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1935 time: 2020-01-06 19:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x768f25197a64fa95ebfe9629139f6da760283b5ed373b539527c70150cf4e0fbBlock Operator
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