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 3612637 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3614525 epoch_slot_no: 7325 block_no: 3612468 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-01-08 14:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x778adc3c690022f5cd5320bc0f130114c7931d61d7860de4fb88aba0595fadacBlock Operator
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