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 3616165 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3618053 epoch_slot_no: 10853 block_no: 3615996 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2020-01-09 10:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5dc111de1fd5e198806bd8a2b0b7833b011a2bcba0ee6d21d7dc4b3f0fc4fa25Block Operator
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