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 3639695 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3641582 epoch_slot_no: 12782 block_no: 3639525 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2738 time: 2020-01-14 20:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09bfe3c13a059b1c997ca8b090d887f4e08511350fd3b82293e4377f9e6a03e8Block Operator
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