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 3630047 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3631934 epoch_slot_no: 3134 block_no: 3629877 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2020-01-12 15:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x753aa9ca438a0417b72f21d691a40160e39cd1bc9a2dc1c7a1cb88b01907bb5eBlock Operator
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