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 3631610 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3633497 epoch_slot_no: 4697 block_no: 3631440 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3164 time: 2020-01-12 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc237401568e6d70bf25d29810fc29ff785bc910a5a609b9492c22d978c002d5Block Operator
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