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 3627767 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3629654 epoch_slot_no: 854 block_no: 3627597 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 996 time: 2020-01-12 02:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6fa8f6657516b8c1db2167099b672886cdbe8d7d2064a120f1a66fa9bc6180dBlock Operator
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