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 3605712 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3607600 epoch_slot_no: 400 block_no: 3605543 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2020-01-06 23:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ab9ee6690bf88ba7738108e5e90185a95457233d4b09d9eb6fa1347eea1c333Block Operator
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