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 3621419 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3623307 epoch_slot_no: 16107 block_no: 3621250 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-01-10 15:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x329710f9bfbe5995a55cd15cbfbf3ee791b14f023986e6acb91c9083a05a0d2aBlock Operator
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