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 3625168 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3627056 epoch_slot_no: 19856 block_no: 3624999 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1358 time: 2020-01-11 12:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51d29a752fd41998504f0a25b98c7f9bbdc7c11d06fc1894143c8492aa9d9f94Block Operator
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