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 3639151 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3641038 epoch_slot_no: 12238 block_no: 3638981 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1211 time: 2020-01-14 17:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01dfc0aad59daf81e241f89ad2ea15fb206eb4c8f87eb2d5d06253d0724dbed3Block Operator
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