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 3639197 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3641084 epoch_slot_no: 12284 block_no: 3639027 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2056 time: 2020-01-14 17:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5db70ee5c54121a823fd2e75166e1b25162b1b0b42045a28972fe605e80e6d11Block Operator
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