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 3614689 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3616577 epoch_slot_no: 9377 block_no: 3614520 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3535 time: 2020-01-09 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b7ef0a775c2fb8e13b572694c1a1b1998be6fd19a983009b11e2cff6bcf8fb1Block Operator
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