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 3628647 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3630534 epoch_slot_no: 1734 block_no: 3628477 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2649 time: 2020-01-12 07:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb712e860658c742c59906d5be3a2ed35b5d9da259331736c73bdc535a4682b2dBlock Operator
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