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 3618607 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3620495 epoch_slot_no: 13295 block_no: 3618438 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2020-01-09 23:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19c7e36a3979ce356ca1a7ad481dd80848af1c6919bce6c864e33ab052cd1abfBlock Operator
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