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 3605994 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3607882 epoch_slot_no: 682 block_no: 3605825 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2437 time: 2020-01-07 01:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb864070fd4db9c8b5beae7bd01f247229a7f5a58fd4a8ffc0736362c6c0020bBlock Operator
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