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 3629592 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3631479 epoch_slot_no: 2679 block_no: 3629422 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 992 time: 2020-01-12 12:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8883dd2449d1d57f988569043385954a0a3f579b41e9ce668a67d7192cc92c91Block Operator
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