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 3638698 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3640585 epoch_slot_no: 11785 block_no: 3638528 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1752 time: 2020-01-14 15:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbff148ed0515193a1e59736baf0939750e702660098f70e18b288091266b212eBlock Operator
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