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 3624739 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3626627 epoch_slot_no: 19427 block_no: 3624570 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 989 time: 2020-01-11 09:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd76f398714779b6e22f52354f5aaf41466e05a6fa82ace7cc4b72266dc612933Block Operator
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