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 3622600 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3624488 epoch_slot_no: 17288 block_no: 3622431 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 989 time: 2020-01-10 21:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf518f6dac8e3fc786b825988a0c60c40e2f83a5a875cb7b5ddbbf1f5ab75c9c2Block Operator
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