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 3612199 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3614087 epoch_slot_no: 6887 block_no: 3612030 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1335 time: 2020-01-08 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xceb622fafd686a31e88d8409d3290c8e5529048acb7c03bd9b6d651a7eac3deaBlock Operator
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