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 3622546 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3624434 epoch_slot_no: 17234 block_no: 3622377 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-01-10 21:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3deb367cc0cd90ad8815bfcb483d8e4e57d010fe08a8718146911d37d1746bc2Block Operator
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