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 3622309 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3624197 epoch_slot_no: 16997 block_no: 3622140 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2187 time: 2020-01-10 20:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf15430afb2b137ddaa9084216362c9419923ceaaee996f6a579ba92806b6d94fBlock Operator
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