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 3620223 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3622111 epoch_slot_no: 14911 block_no: 3620054 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1168 time: 2020-01-10 08:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x356d06fef580f003d274b1f67b624b22739f1dc3bf508d5baa07e6fce74f516bBlock Operator
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