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 3605832 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3607720 epoch_slot_no: 520 block_no: 3605663 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3352 time: 2020-01-07 00:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa6e3bd4135f983dcc2d68a6b957b419d1d75bdad444f520581aa31f2d2b2183Block Operator
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