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 3639614 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3641501 epoch_slot_no: 12701 block_no: 3639444 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2020-01-14 20:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f0af5ec5241c0f4b0cb32d10b6d56b8b56b71bb769d85b56dcbcec73169ea45Block Operator
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