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 3627470 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3629357 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 3627300 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3185 time: 2020-01-12 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf350bdb306f6810739585fd032f2cb681a4868ccb7cd5d740e5bdbc2b3d45e37Block Operator
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