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 3621530 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3623418 epoch_slot_no: 16218 block_no: 3621361 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2262 time: 2020-01-10 15:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x872d6bbd2635028a49fc208ceec9aec6c9bc1d8eee856d685845b6b84759ef74Block Operator
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