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 3620128 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3622016 epoch_slot_no: 14816 block_no: 3619959 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-01-10 08:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21027962fa263ef9e970a9b6d02c20c69e8f39f63ee75881971e6be76bf95f04Block Operator
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