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 3614395 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3616283 epoch_slot_no: 9083 block_no: 3614226 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2020-01-09 00:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ad7c94f6240e6ea6721bdf7b2325b7856e0aaaeb0379f1ecae4755a17b3a5e8Block Operator
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