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 3627821 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3629708 epoch_slot_no: 908 block_no: 3627651 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1210 time: 2020-01-12 02:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d25ac36cce979eb8926652b4f225a3051c45fd2c140af6b217375461cd8c1fdBlock Operator
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