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 3620789 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3622677 epoch_slot_no: 15477 block_no: 3620620 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2020-01-10 11:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x281ce9a9fa6917124303448d11e163197cf911baeac57c4d43656f08c6bd8f69Block Operator
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