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 3612058 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3613946 epoch_slot_no: 6746 block_no: 3611889 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2020-01-08 11:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3baf55725b7c066c683fb0855a6c835a8f9e04a474815003cdbeabb0f3731611Block Operator
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