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 3613046 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3614934 epoch_slot_no: 7734 block_no: 3612877 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2194 time: 2020-01-08 16:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x762f960c35db8cc581da6a8438de2bad21f8b48c5dcafae7b89897e34b120ef7Block Operator
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