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 3619519 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3621407 epoch_slot_no: 14207 block_no: 3619350 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1566 time: 2020-01-10 04:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd82af8c0db2e0657a85843e6c43ba20c441baa3901238acc42b998e7116143cBlock Operator
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