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 3615248 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3617136 epoch_slot_no: 9936 block_no: 3615079 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2020-01-09 04:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19f667df2f0dc34777646efbb6791d61fef9f4115b4b1347b240d3874796c6cbBlock Operator
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