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 3615926 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3617814 epoch_slot_no: 10614 block_no: 3615757 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1720 time: 2020-01-09 08:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85cb34ded45e903aeda57271925fd959ebacc9d38d504f50257e9680d87cb364Block Operator
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