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 3606242 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3608130 epoch_slot_no: 930 block_no: 3606073 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1349 time: 2020-01-07 02:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7724130d3046479a0f157bd2e0b6386007cff10c1826826da5bf54b782b90548Block Operator
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