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 3613366 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3615254 epoch_slot_no: 8054 block_no: 3613197 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2020-01-08 18:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbd4150082d12f3bd10410cdf33ab47070d90de99cf87bed82084c6660de7890Block Operator
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