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 3611562 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3613450 epoch_slot_no: 6250 block_no: 3611393 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-01-08 08:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x342e566beaa63562efc8af02fb4ec397a6f74a67fd7ee2fad1b5c699de28572aBlock Operator
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