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 3608927 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3610815 epoch_slot_no: 3615 block_no: 3608758 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1727 time: 2020-01-07 17:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x405387220d6eb143b39d34b707d0f0ed16a52409cf7ef2b5d21797bce40f6dd9Block Operator
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