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 3626151 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3628039 epoch_slot_no: 20839 block_no: 3625982 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1203 time: 2020-01-11 17:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe916aaed798e3af6f35a6aedc6913c40c6d7b5915c74bc4cb4bab4c01aa0e63aBlock Operator
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