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 3614688 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3616576 epoch_slot_no: 9376 block_no: 3614519 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2020-01-09 01:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe132ad7c5cfafa90932f11b3409312539d82698bf88e29728a64c69c7d04f020Block Operator
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