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 3607010 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3608898 epoch_slot_no: 1698 block_no: 3606841 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 992 time: 2020-01-07 07:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x458291b7b7f084109d7670cba8729bb38206616f72f4702a995a9a2e8a2f787eBlock Operator
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