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 3632870 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3634757 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 3632700 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1874 time: 2020-01-13 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe13466e4b728948d731c7ec49e016915a6e817e07e48b79d6ec3a93202ee2e3Block Operator
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