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 3626673 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3628561 epoch_slot_no: 21361 block_no: 3626504 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1170 time: 2020-01-11 20:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9fce296d00f90a89d6e98f180e0947ad8b3f7a51beeef4ce243c416634430bbBlock Operator
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