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 3621796 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3623684 epoch_slot_no: 16484 block_no: 3621627 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-01-10 17:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd07830d8cd4b86b3c98bb1537c7636f6559ec424f31c9006bf296d46d69a9b1aBlock Operator
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