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 3638990 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3640877 epoch_slot_no: 12077 block_no: 3638820 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5720 time: 2020-01-14 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0970fe95c6a2c1c4372ae10d4fa34020f1d86cc429080ec207a0327b3c559702Block Operator
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