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 3612695 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3614583 epoch_slot_no: 7383 block_no: 3612526 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3388 time: 2020-01-08 14:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x38a6927201dd3367265991189122e544a6ab8ded4b43653f4a486060e2521ebaBlock Operator
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