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 3639855 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3641742 epoch_slot_no: 12942 block_no: 3639685 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1317 time: 2020-01-14 21:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a6498ef9306e17b279d98030e8ab2c2325e876ea32d4f49fb95286056fb0744Block Operator
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