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 3613100 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3614988 epoch_slot_no: 7788 block_no: 3612931 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1172 time: 2020-01-08 17:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd2e87e9b4cebdd7365d9da1932cdf3c8464f4ac78fc756d5fd4368fc626d1f1Block Operator
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