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 3641428 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3643315 epoch_slot_no: 14515 block_no: 3641258 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 909 time: 2020-01-15 06:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f62cddd148384ef0ea9b0fe55d63554a1b67c4b298b8560ea389c6f07e235ebBlock Operator
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