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 3615099 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3616987 epoch_slot_no: 9787 block_no: 3614930 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 989 time: 2020-01-09 04:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x008173d6fa1ce7aa49295fabc05081b13584a0f07335b7a889a0a9da8d6d8816Block Operator
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