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 3638198 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3640085 epoch_slot_no: 11285 block_no: 3638028 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2020-01-14 12:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce737ccec8a2035844f9fb62f2080f9b31fe1b3e2e03098f5e3a30a917b8bf09Block Operator
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