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 3641319 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3643206 epoch_slot_no: 14406 block_no: 3641149 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-01-15 05:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b8f21b986a7b5bde15de4b2e2db06c435b4871cb7df689d830ce57f38aef19eBlock Operator
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