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 3621073 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3622961 epoch_slot_no: 15761 block_no: 3620904 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2022 time: 2020-01-10 13:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3620ff425607304c24a87caf7cc9cd6b5af23cb27043452ad4470527724a246cBlock Operator
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