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 3631293 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3633180 epoch_slot_no: 4380 block_no: 3631123 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1883 time: 2020-01-12 22:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18916c1c513b62a5ef9f9012ab80d8a2975c0fc1a15f802b9dec84e622b2f7ceBlock Operator
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