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 3621298 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3623186 epoch_slot_no: 15986 block_no: 3621129 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-01-10 14:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d7a7de53c836c7ff75b1ffed275721e94bd242e7cc94ac4ba30b7843e553292Block Operator
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