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 3625770 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3627658 epoch_slot_no: 20458 block_no: 3625601 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1754 time: 2020-01-11 15:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3de5803f26bbbef9d64ebf5be9d29cf1a502295336d1865cb2320f07928c5ea6Block Operator
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