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 3624022 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3625910 epoch_slot_no: 18710 block_no: 3623853 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1564 time: 2020-01-11 05:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x414d187a55cb428b205b3f494451f67b86170f5753b5f32a413d83f4367c9909Block Operator
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