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 3619499 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3621387 epoch_slot_no: 14187 block_no: 3619330 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2020-01-10 04:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75157f971cc9d8fcd86daa1349800a67ed4817fb89b5d57ca724dd7c06bdb3b9Block Operator
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