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 3634386 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3636273 epoch_slot_no: 7473 block_no: 3634216 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-01-13 15:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x682c3a911fbd84e407f8d8a58a4d1b7e6e0cf5f6f55128f8d6eac1dbb4dcd1c1Block Operator
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