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 3616081 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3617969 epoch_slot_no: 10769 block_no: 3615912 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1822 time: 2020-01-09 09:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9123c49e1a928c84a7243b63fea87fa11427a3225bf1592ce2902107b1fe0f11Block Operator
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