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 3638889 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3640776 epoch_slot_no: 11976 block_no: 3638719 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2545 time: 2020-01-14 16:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56368b254489dbdfa4d668930fda08986a00c1cfc137beadc268b8ab414f98a2Block Operator
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