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 3626209 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3628097 epoch_slot_no: 20897 block_no: 3626040 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3370 time: 2020-01-11 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b3ebb6bacdeac7675430b754ce594b196986f049504006747546ef97ba06a86Block Operator
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