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 3619369 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3621257 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 3619200 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3157 time: 2020-01-10 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5afb5b8de39039c6da78a2d1f03dfc36ac5b3f2f3ddffca7fa76c6323ba6091fBlock Operator
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