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 3626419 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3628307 epoch_slot_no: 21107 block_no: 3626250 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1377 time: 2020-01-11 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xebe59dd5a777a2dfed35340721c555f7e4e94d7ebe3e81a605c7b9ae3f57c65eBlock Operator
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