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 3627397 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3629284 epoch_slot_no: 484 block_no: 3627227 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-12 00:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45e6dea9ef043294a36d7bb64152d2eb7ef454c0904393d7ff96db81db5f3044Block Operator
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