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 3620178 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3622066 epoch_slot_no: 14866 block_no: 3620009 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-01-10 08:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x789763a40a5a0faabc9ae92665b58665645decb6ac046bbef3f0bae52b27c52bBlock Operator
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