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 3632196 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3634083 epoch_slot_no: 5283 block_no: 3632026 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2020-01-13 03:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3bcc2da63d959f9f01b84582e35b15a8623415491771d7be1d0550826c1e3887Block Operator
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