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 3613496 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3615384 epoch_slot_no: 8184 block_no: 3613327 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-01-08 19:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x91ca4a30eb29a1327bec4e7232842881f359a2568a65f38a0c56472520a93458Block Operator
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