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 3619077 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3620965 epoch_slot_no: 13765 block_no: 3618908 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1673 time: 2020-01-10 02:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdba5fd1efa9dd901c4aac878ea17aff94da40fdb631a8f1e0d6ba03c1b5c9ec8Block Operator
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