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 3626930 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3628817 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 3626760 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5357 time: 2020-01-11 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x712824e3e620f5a0e3887ee60a310d935e500b7a26d26101cc1249f322e8286aBlock Operator
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