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 3606851 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3608739 epoch_slot_no: 1539 block_no: 3606682 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 996 time: 2020-01-07 06:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x812e539b968541f7ad93daca31fae23029c17c285044b0719db6c0a733a69988Block Operator
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