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 3612349 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3614237 epoch_slot_no: 7037 block_no: 3612180 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5869 time: 2020-01-08 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cac2c350c03706f3d5feb84ac2999ab29a30498860728c677fb66941e57db9aBlock Operator
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