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 3610879 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3612767 epoch_slot_no: 5567 block_no: 3610710 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2826 time: 2020-01-08 04:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde8a3f04aa7a9b74804e4db40dcaf9d9ed9c595e5f1cc295bcc4833ff0a10e9fBlock Operator
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