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 3623552 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3625440 epoch_slot_no: 18240 block_no: 3623383 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2477 time: 2020-01-11 03:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1c8b196c108877b9024efe0dc4b4dc3b1522de60dd8489190b78220f24d2d0eBlock Operator
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