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 3612043 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3613931 epoch_slot_no: 6731 block_no: 3611874 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-01-08 11:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61b1fc336940b1216a19235ca6a443229be74edbc46b3cdc466516659615413fBlock Operator
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