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 3606769 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3608657 epoch_slot_no: 1457 block_no: 3606600 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6709 time: 2020-01-07 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd3409fc6db34ec02cd39a1024d93b41034ae9ef8f3d3cd317982d11e65def2cBlock Operator
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