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 3622338 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3624226 epoch_slot_no: 17026 block_no: 3622169 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1525 time: 2020-01-10 20:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b64f0e761716d88c433aac1522d3eb5da43b41e1e30eff30848b246f94c0722Block Operator
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