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 3639242 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3641129 epoch_slot_no: 12329 block_no: 3639072 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1535 time: 2020-01-14 18:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20375be5b836c52a710c327561fd6f451e71662210159d9c95e82cfbac78a75aBlock Operator
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