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 3611574 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3613462 epoch_slot_no: 6262 block_no: 3611405 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1315 time: 2020-01-08 08:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc493ba8339a22435d83344a360c4fb818bd8a76c717fcd4dce37c73415e1271dBlock Operator
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