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 3615310 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3617198 epoch_slot_no: 9998 block_no: 3615141 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2020-01-09 05:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x267ab808d0d9a8880d4671efae1cf22024be499623c4068f4373a5a151c88ed1Block Operator
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