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 3621199 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3623087 epoch_slot_no: 15887 block_no: 3621030 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3321 time: 2020-01-10 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7a1ed8413631e4688034a0cbd3265f392a1ed0c617ec2a3a8fb1c6c91004876Block Operator
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