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 3638890 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3640777 epoch_slot_no: 11977 block_no: 3638720 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2020-01-14 16:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c9387286e1c36652c3e8a12ed436e298cdba9c0652126582ff62d7e6d2aa653Block Operator
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