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 3638450 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3640337 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 3638280 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4827 time: 2020-01-14 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x263748a87620e1ce80f951a984eb3fab1343a59e184be37d7570b38eb9ffa35bBlock Operator
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