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 3622185 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3624073 epoch_slot_no: 16873 block_no: 3622016 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-01-10 19:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf4440fb60e657186239d2e36c8dedf177bda5efb243e22acd9ea748e1a4a17aBlock Operator
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