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 3607564 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3609452 epoch_slot_no: 2252 block_no: 3607395 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3895 time: 2020-01-07 10:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x105020f403b68aba41bc157a694ca955305c1b738b01fbb82c8413692d300b49Block Operator
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