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 3628956 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3630843 epoch_slot_no: 2043 block_no: 3628786 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1530 time: 2020-01-12 09:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9e8c942e53a552be77807cbe485c5fdb444d5dd3034e1c334a995f8f2a64020Block Operator
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