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 3631115 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3633002 epoch_slot_no: 4202 block_no: 3630945 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2251 time: 2020-01-12 21:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1d1ef3f1687ef807933536e1c3cb4b024f6e83e0918294ef645bd175d7b05c6Block Operator
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