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 3638826 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3640713 epoch_slot_no: 11913 block_no: 3638656 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1629 time: 2020-01-14 15:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb8a78a3592a3360eee40fefc641152bb8f38ea0ca9fc2414f1d7652c946015adBlock Operator
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