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 3606628 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3608516 epoch_slot_no: 1316 block_no: 3606459 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1345 time: 2020-01-07 05:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3ff93167c5e745d2d3b7a73f47d7b0abb51c4b7b674cd8c523a3884eae3f781Block Operator
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