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 3623599 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3625487 epoch_slot_no: 18287 block_no: 3623430 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2020-01-11 03:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf072f62fbe8e3607ee98f024a54a55cc302ca2d3ebe888b39013ac0b652c0173Block Operator
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