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 3606516 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3608404 epoch_slot_no: 1204 block_no: 3606347 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 996 time: 2020-01-07 04:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2891e9447a8b7944b4533362e03478a7c9e91cbd32cba07e2940499985e3f8faBlock Operator
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