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 3632207 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3634094 epoch_slot_no: 5294 block_no: 3632037 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2020-01-13 03:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x446f7f90e8b4c312f1602311c0dc19e7e300b5132180512d8a0fc180c81f5748Block Operator
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