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 3638549 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3640436 epoch_slot_no: 11636 block_no: 3638379 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2620 time: 2020-01-14 14:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb742343df093ec544a03f5e1215960f1a46c183a253a6f878cd5cd7dced5887eBlock Operator
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