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 3610444 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3612332 epoch_slot_no: 5132 block_no: 3610275 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2247 time: 2020-01-08 02:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeaca773ead34873161a3436d8db4c0f348866f52c30e3ad15bfcfc9b28f82405Block Operator
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