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 3607862 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3609750 epoch_slot_no: 2550 block_no: 3607693 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2020-01-07 11:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x384fec226257afee022c1385a0f3d57d2d16d237d35f3a81f478e7186618603fBlock Operator
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