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 3621529 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3623417 epoch_slot_no: 16217 block_no: 3621360 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6965 time: 2020-01-10 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b26e1885ef0814e44a889d25386e8235af81b9c316f5c32398b7d1c805f99f8Block Operator
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