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 3621196 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3623084 epoch_slot_no: 15884 block_no: 3621027 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-01-10 13:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b7db6d5bc21a96b9dfaedc4e77c4b4705d9f99e1b22bd48bf6d71c8ba30475fBlock Operator
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