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 3610306 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3612194 epoch_slot_no: 4994 block_no: 3610137 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3343 time: 2020-01-08 01:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43d74d66bbe91f4c6e7946b0957f861cb7e9cf5549caf86b93372b1082faff5fBlock Operator
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