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 3614973 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3616861 epoch_slot_no: 9661 block_no: 3614804 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1564 time: 2020-01-09 03:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc79dc7aa3b4ca686a293ff48cabc024f6aaeda0eaced5b8d29510f80c2ea1c10Block Operator
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