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 3621278 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3623166 epoch_slot_no: 15966 block_no: 3621109 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-01-10 14:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe4b662891aa775276c11c646ebdd4df5c5d392d4fbe14a04f1eb8c1232ba707cBlock Operator
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