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 3605787 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3607675 epoch_slot_no: 475 block_no: 3605618 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2758 time: 2020-01-07 00:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd23261f2038d80ba575fa1d3c7cea7e997f6ef39adacf4e7a869a7b2301ee05cBlock Operator
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