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 3612521 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3614409 epoch_slot_no: 7209 block_no: 3612352 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1697 time: 2020-01-08 13:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82f353a0667e7bea13e72eab5882cfa7779ffab12ac301e48553d57f9c857584Block Operator
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