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 3611519 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3613407 epoch_slot_no: 6207 block_no: 3611350 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2020-01-08 08:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2883561d1697b5649cd21265748c426e76d2b6fdd7efd98da3333e2208abd486Block Operator
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