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 3626749 Details
Epoch: 167 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3628637 epoch_slot_no: 21437 block_no: 3626580 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2241 time: 2020-01-11 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c07feb2dccbc714e8dd919b11907dbc6ee1609d3d660a041ad820fad13bafdfBlock Operator
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