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 3630170 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3632057 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 3630000 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5551 time: 2020-01-12 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87be33aa09a5e0734c891f527585314544adb7bf05f7052f35e723639e81d7d5Block Operator
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