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 3626229 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3628117 epoch_slot_no: 20917 block_no: 3626060 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-11 17:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4361231cf9dcda4df5d27832f9e7b59b4e2f212ae0c58d48708e7669bc5a6d88Block Operator
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