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 3610270 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3612158 epoch_slot_no: 4958 block_no: 3610101 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1719 time: 2020-01-08 01:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x71ce0d1ff5e8323e16dfca9ed17bf15ad062f5ff27364a01ab4b1d5b5d2b0c1dBlock Operator
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