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 3629673 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3631560 epoch_slot_no: 2760 block_no: 3629503 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 996 time: 2020-01-12 13:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59f857e7a5e92b3f0be54fbc33ee7009d814a9b256fb17f2de5c9c86f717bdd4Block Operator
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