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 3615803 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3617691 epoch_slot_no: 10491 block_no: 3615634 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1744 time: 2020-01-09 08:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19ce870157bd655aa045be5c9d5ecfd22c4d2c90f3814cfc733d4f2c37f680e6Block Operator
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