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 3613318 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3615206 epoch_slot_no: 8006 block_no: 3613149 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1660 time: 2020-01-08 18:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e9036f44fd598f904a6075dbbbb3257c31900597a17575c5f82a6fdfd15f888Block Operator
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