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 3629604 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3631491 epoch_slot_no: 2691 block_no: 3629434 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3110 time: 2020-01-12 12:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79d573116ca6b9000a266ae89b98622ba312a04654fafacd3b65f7a5d2f607b0Block Operator
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