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 3606259 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3608147 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 3606090 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2480 time: 2020-01-07 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1402b854d2bc1d5825b2996cef1410f4eaa4569e8d7c578c4a97715b1cd9518Block Operator
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