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 3612439 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3614327 epoch_slot_no: 7127 block_no: 3612270 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-01-08 13:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x286a83a08916d2efbcfa3e15c6998c1b100d9136b2ae7797e142447a90d19ee6Block Operator
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