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 3604883 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3606772 epoch_slot_no: 21172 block_no: 3604715 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 960 time: 2020-01-06 19:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26b40aa909939155e733012352a1bd50b6ae360b43d7534848320e9d5dcb42aeBlock Operator
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