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 3615483 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3617371 epoch_slot_no: 10171 block_no: 3615314 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-09 06:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1bd59621c4cc479b99d86bae5a6845b214c998096260958e9f9ce6be42855beBlock Operator
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