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 3629503 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3631390 epoch_slot_no: 2590 block_no: 3629333 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1567 time: 2020-01-12 12:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaa355fe6db98a6324ee3ea0793c48921776122d14e8d2b1ad9ebfe7bc7e30a45Block Operator
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