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 3610457 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3612345 epoch_slot_no: 5145 block_no: 3610288 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-01-08 02:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6abd167fc6fb7b4cf182e190532bcfed8f08d476a574ac36aeab3de96ab29437Block Operator
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