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 3626740 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3628628 epoch_slot_no: 21428 block_no: 3626571 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1721 time: 2020-01-11 20:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f6905d11c85a230f4a8dc096731de2aeb81e7a70f5d9d033392a0e1341d0686Block Operator
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