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 3632347 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3634234 epoch_slot_no: 5434 block_no: 3632177 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1882 time: 2020-01-13 03:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1900640d9e43e5a147e8b7ea6b6295365c3ad17607aaa5bdb52d3bb9a0d0836Block Operator
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