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 3613094 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3614982 epoch_slot_no: 7782 block_no: 3612925 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2203 time: 2020-01-08 16:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac6fd6fde332dd0d43e8eae44eb6dd0b67ad83cd399c9ec41dc3772e1414f2e2Block Operator
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