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 3615267 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3617155 epoch_slot_no: 9955 block_no: 3615098 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2020-01-09 05:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x914c99f8064f23247f402c736a0be823ea78ec549e58890399295340ee0cf81cBlock Operator
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