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 3639246 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3641133 epoch_slot_no: 12333 block_no: 3639076 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2020-01-14 18:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f2a197b023535ff31a2eee8e9c439ed725c5dca1fe4cafb1636a8e4580cfcd2Block Operator
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