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 3631895 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3633782 epoch_slot_no: 4982 block_no: 3631725 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-01-13 01:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf734e4d080faae5c7cb03f3e9f0586375b346928d3b0c0a9f6bd3940d46ef90Block Operator
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