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 3615111 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3616999 epoch_slot_no: 9799 block_no: 3614942 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1317 time: 2020-01-09 04:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c206658b73ce2d50ef952f754f12b9716f8f5181d3824b0d1b3ac28a8c63a7fBlock Operator
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