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 3638825 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3640712 epoch_slot_no: 11912 block_no: 3638655 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2368 time: 2020-01-14 15:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x226411157904ee35e05121c2bfe531be72964ec70611fb1002a0c569fa5d2bdeBlock Operator
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