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 3629912 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3631799 epoch_slot_no: 2999 block_no: 3629742 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1181 time: 2020-01-12 14:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51586d2e98e3f3c2de1ba3e240e0c315d3f9d94fecbede1b9ca5cdda1b5a3020Block Operator
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