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 3639148 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3641035 epoch_slot_no: 12235 block_no: 3638978 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1732 time: 2020-01-14 17:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x67fb81d3e63f6ed967ddedd48ff8d3097657d2dda7a2bc56a769d17f0922d203Block Operator
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