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 3617316 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3619204 epoch_slot_no: 12004 block_no: 3617147 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2167 time: 2020-01-09 16:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20efc6083c1d32c03781a769e32dc30175f0345eb3346b834227ea59a9b6e2e3Block Operator
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