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 3629751 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3631638 epoch_slot_no: 2838 block_no: 3629581 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1727 time: 2020-01-12 13:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ee1f3c57368b1fbd7500c0b68a697366d1a54bf53fb36b4fcc55b70603529e4Block Operator
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