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 3632303 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3634190 epoch_slot_no: 5390 block_no: 3632133 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1676 time: 2020-01-13 03:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x729ed619bcae2f0c7456f1e2a4b9ba26d47fce94f490939ffba839778e60b9ceBlock Operator
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