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 3621225 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3623113 epoch_slot_no: 15913 block_no: 3621056 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-01-10 14:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4edaa7250aee976dc8a0402983d3a635dcd8ff9d4aaabcc3e7c61808c8c9ab60Block Operator
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