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 3639390 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3641277 epoch_slot_no: 12477 block_no: 3639220 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1695 time: 2020-01-14 19:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf884f6e888a9033b86b651baf0711d231954b7a74b93e13dc2a472106885afd5Block Operator
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