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 3617553 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3619441 epoch_slot_no: 12241 block_no: 3617384 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2027 time: 2020-01-09 17:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9192e9846784091728d2ae8b6cd7b08bcf5c0e45a92d5607547445b2192b240eBlock Operator
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