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 3639551 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3641438 epoch_slot_no: 12638 block_no: 3639381 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2019 time: 2020-01-14 19:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4192910104eead19b0663f46d336337f8d6372a8382ed288739f75d123dd6c20Block Operator
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