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 3615018 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3616906 epoch_slot_no: 9706 block_no: 3614849 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1288 time: 2020-01-09 03:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa398214ae2b53a1bbeb9d33553a336f116a719bace119642576413debf4111c1Block Operator
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