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 3611674 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3613562 epoch_slot_no: 6362 block_no: 3611505 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1311 time: 2020-01-08 09:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb197a6c3ef09667cd019e93d90e4b01a7071cb1f8b90923739502f8a8f1790c5Block Operator
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