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 3629534 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3631421 epoch_slot_no: 2621 block_no: 3629364 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1744 time: 2020-01-12 12:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a4827f8231d0e5cb7703157d2cbff1b9afd44da2b47cc81c6bdbd3b37767fccBlock Operator
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