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 3630007 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3631894 epoch_slot_no: 3094 block_no: 3629837 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1206 time: 2020-01-12 14:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdefd943ba27cad4a7f489cb3801e86a140244626fa467325cc13e18ca61df4a2Block Operator
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