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 3613315 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3615203 epoch_slot_no: 8003 block_no: 3613146 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-01-08 18:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c66560a9cf28bdd40e7a0d99d5ab7e3ae42a2cb3cc1ac1a92b88018873f8ac7Block Operator
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