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 3614837 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3616725 epoch_slot_no: 9525 block_no: 3614668 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2250 time: 2020-01-09 02:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2455dc2f4ef1c0df3d0d3343f17927b362193666101250d988995fe591e054eBlock Operator
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