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 3629225 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3631112 epoch_slot_no: 2312 block_no: 3629055 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1210 time: 2020-01-12 10:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1eb55492f4e92939ab14af7878955abc75f90d6cea5012f5d2736e5f58d58593Block Operator
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