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 3606078 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3607966 epoch_slot_no: 766 block_no: 3605909 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-07 02:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa90c0393483c81122cc161fbc98b7c88cfc9cfd61af6e10c7be6da7a888bff39Block Operator
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