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 3617849 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3619737 epoch_slot_no: 12537 block_no: 3617680 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1379 time: 2020-01-09 19:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc577e4b8af743ee180f440e65865470ab8ce09c023c1f2bf134883ad555a965Block Operator
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