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 3638895 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3640782 epoch_slot_no: 11982 block_no: 3638725 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1560 time: 2020-01-14 16:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9bb8252d0ac43dba13a72b2e6ced6c99e7383b2a18a1ef0ffdfb0b3a35415ebfBlock Operator
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