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 3638873 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3640760 epoch_slot_no: 11960 block_no: 3638703 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3120 time: 2020-01-14 16:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dc79aa653dc9cd2828ca12b089e156f11a1841beb85dd29402fdab13e213675Block Operator
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