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 3609036 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3610924 epoch_slot_no: 3724 block_no: 3608867 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1316 time: 2020-01-07 18:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdea278888a36e56e9dfab6328fda881c19037c3a0fc2b9ecc7a319d1d7b0f7e1Block Operator
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