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 3625743 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3627631 epoch_slot_no: 20431 block_no: 3625574 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1564 time: 2020-01-11 15:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x343c43ab6975c8d5df947bc0d4b72ad5897cb4d8829c71f5a0b07225985a74caBlock Operator
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