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 3632213 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3634100 epoch_slot_no: 5300 block_no: 3632043 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-01-13 03:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15badfea89fc181bfcf2508e083a5fd2492a4151fba1746d224573a661210a1bBlock Operator
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