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 3623509 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3625397 epoch_slot_no: 18197 block_no: 3623340 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3015 time: 2020-01-11 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0039464727564d6cf08dbbfc6620e351311e511d1428d4dde293b8ce58431c67Block Operator
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