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 3611580 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3613468 epoch_slot_no: 6268 block_no: 3611411 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1988 time: 2020-01-08 08:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce506ce2e6e859514a6e0ceab077799e5c6f18e12b24bd7bd154f2d35fa13044Block Operator
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