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 3619335 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3621223 epoch_slot_no: 14023 block_no: 3619166 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-01-10 03:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa715bc418caf15f0379056513adcb98936bce1b27da45abd73066d7d414e51a2Block Operator
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