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 3620443 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3622331 epoch_slot_no: 15131 block_no: 3620274 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2235 time: 2020-01-10 09:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29e6aacad132029a6ea2618cdd4f0b9dc0038424cc6888c4314f34b4d3c65bbfBlock Operator
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