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 3630230 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3632117 epoch_slot_no: 3317 block_no: 3630060 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-12 16:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d698d09b07fedd1ac3fa9f922223506298b32a2fb4930f625d1df1a9d867328Block Operator
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