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 3620659 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3622547 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 3620490 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-01-10 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x912a6529fd8ef8f2e4c8a060dcc05457c8c4cb0d37a6be7de23bea513b60bb7eBlock Operator
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