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 3612791 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3614679 epoch_slot_no: 7479 block_no: 3612622 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-01-08 15:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb30169665bd17c5f0428baeb7db79f84a8234ff9fd5c894d0a3e768519f4643Block Operator
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