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 3623766 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3625654 epoch_slot_no: 18454 block_no: 3623597 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 940 time: 2020-01-11 04:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76e3975a5ca6df5d6e387d49ee5f6baadcd97ec023416cc6ee07d347dd04a073Block Operator
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