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 3608190 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3610078 epoch_slot_no: 2878 block_no: 3608021 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-07 13:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fe6e61d70a8a02610d152a6dc73c91c5cd9ab7c00889d2d8a3d947fda274e1bBlock Operator
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