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 3612234 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3614122 epoch_slot_no: 6922 block_no: 3612065 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2863 time: 2020-01-08 12:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95ea2ff78ad3db6b370f43a99853a6354b7e0c2280bd3c4a585c63ee0a114bfcBlock Operator
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