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 3638841 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3640728 epoch_slot_no: 11928 block_no: 3638671 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2771 time: 2020-01-14 16:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4efe75801fbd10f7c5a65693cfc094b9f075ea9e08012f735acb9f25505baeafBlock Operator
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