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 3639195 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3641082 epoch_slot_no: 12282 block_no: 3639025 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2078 time: 2020-01-14 17:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03e48325bcfe1c822e2a25076ae65254e07e199edc8f1f7dcc2fcee39421b5aeBlock Operator
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