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 3627670 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3629557 epoch_slot_no: 757 block_no: 3627500 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2020-01-12 01:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f8c2a604841736d770f3e67abc3b2e79627dfb2b924fb93258e0541db3acc87Block Operator
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