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 3639245 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3641132 epoch_slot_no: 12332 block_no: 3639075 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3986 time: 2020-01-14 18:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x140be3f8582f49e3330ffe58935fea9810653f70241ed1b8152bc7a0d00f176aBlock Operator
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