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 3619548 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3621436 epoch_slot_no: 14236 block_no: 3619379 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1891 time: 2020-01-10 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x767b0db7fb957aec27ce0c9014ba5b8095f0b7955fe9ac5b7c36581fd1380c7fBlock Operator
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