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 3604956 Details
Epoch: 166 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3606845 epoch_slot_no: 21245 block_no: 3604788 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2020-01-06 19:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0254d0a9d8fffcde9e9137f057e80f2559d2f31b630465fff45b8b048d56fc2Block Operator
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