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 3639098 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3640985 epoch_slot_no: 12185 block_no: 3638928 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7937 time: 2020-01-14 17:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a96ced518a4d20829c88e1cf3712e46d145ef3781e39762945d0212a1f22a37Block Operator
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