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 3626599 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3628487 epoch_slot_no: 21287 block_no: 3626430 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2647 time: 2020-01-11 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe178ed97ec4d6818d0ad10ff920b9ad22bbe8a55d6c9cc600caddd667c3f5b6eBlock Operator
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