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 3611048 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3612936 epoch_slot_no: 5736 block_no: 3610879 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2020-01-08 05:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd1ea4494bededa5036d013b3df551c8227067de34d68eb7471daf4e85eca620Block Operator
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