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 3611289 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3613177 epoch_slot_no: 5977 block_no: 3611120 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2005 time: 2020-01-08 06:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbf3d4ac3f0db7ae522601050b919c829e0adc8a673df3fa7173d5d0e11dc1c5Block Operator
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