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 3621356 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3623244 epoch_slot_no: 16044 block_no: 3621187 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2020-01-10 14:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e974e55be2e31ef8769d27521c348a5bdc8c7a286163c4f4932b97b4a1762e3Block Operator
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