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 3626486 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3628374 epoch_slot_no: 21174 block_no: 3626317 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1203 time: 2020-01-11 19:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x344f71e18d5b018422a4969510068a798624a33abb0effa8fca3e45b80b3620fBlock Operator
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