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 3628505 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3630392 epoch_slot_no: 1592 block_no: 3628335 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2020-01-12 06:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x093f4956570ae908ab016a0a64e0bb0b038713c61c3392c593e5a07eb654ded2Block Operator
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