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 3638359 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3640246 epoch_slot_no: 11446 block_no: 3638189 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4943 time: 2020-01-14 13:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b99f53b7562a0c58a84ad074e2cf53fb0cfc754116d9fbaf3d3ce8101448c86Block Operator
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