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 3632126 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3634013 epoch_slot_no: 5213 block_no: 3631956 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2020-01-13 02:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0f68b0a3d32668f1085a1122ebe09161e352a5f9d05802814fdf66a43cddebaBlock Operator
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