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 3606811 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3608699 epoch_slot_no: 1499 block_no: 3606642 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2020-01-07 06:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c0f6b873709974b80ffae9cb6d26aacef7739f74a01f13529e0ff6c4845284aBlock Operator
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