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 3610274 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3612162 epoch_slot_no: 4962 block_no: 3610105 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1960 time: 2020-01-08 01:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81e6e78882db4cb73e801420897586a6168b08f4f1a3cf9e0d6eb16d977adb04Block Operator
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