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 3638940 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3640827 epoch_slot_no: 12027 block_no: 3638770 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-14 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12b620c27ad7543a15054454dfb991ec35d22d9380115dd3701a9b183b54c908Block Operator
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