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 3612932 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3614820 epoch_slot_no: 7620 block_no: 3612763 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1534 time: 2020-01-08 16:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c792b6a3ecc65eaa8b447f87fbf314142a06986a2741d350247a89bcbe6e6a7Block Operator
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