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 3614472 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3616360 epoch_slot_no: 9160 block_no: 3614303 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1708 time: 2020-01-09 00:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35e30ae75d1de0cab0725454fa58bcbb488e8953bbac5b1b5ce7bc01469ca02aBlock Operator
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