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 3626031 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3627919 epoch_slot_no: 20719 block_no: 3625862 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2292 time: 2020-01-11 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7e506592d4eab9ee580180115ae776a0e14daa761e817e975803564865e8ed4Block Operator
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