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 3638921 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3640808 epoch_slot_no: 12008 block_no: 3638751 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2200 time: 2020-01-14 16:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6c90bd22229bfbdbc208a7a8872e301fdea1d26fb6a317c7decfe2b53525466Block Operator
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