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 3606986 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3608874 epoch_slot_no: 1674 block_no: 3606817 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 992 time: 2020-01-07 07:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3b84ef8af717aecb36765de26f8b415d30c029666c2b3e84f33ade87ee524fbBlock Operator
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