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 3624273 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3626161 epoch_slot_no: 18961 block_no: 3624104 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2020-01-11 07:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf2ee9d57c987f1d7c3daec365966dee355f995481d1f21b4204e0ba051da4df3Block Operator
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