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 3614928 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3616816 epoch_slot_no: 9616 block_no: 3614759 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3330 time: 2020-01-09 03:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d0e2a650c1d8ba7f9968ab6ed0e99b03b245d9600a6d8f7899dfd865f769028Block Operator
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