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 3626299 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3628187 epoch_slot_no: 20987 block_no: 3626130 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-11 18:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6744a288c4d6a5245f940c91c71507a1bdf7b222a08a3e4eaa96eda70fec044dBlock Operator
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