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 3625076 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3626964 epoch_slot_no: 19764 block_no: 3624907 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1876 time: 2020-01-11 11:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ef7c97f3ad594de90a941dd4477d27aeae844faadef20dae848cd3d456e98a6Block Operator
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