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 3641444 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3643331 epoch_slot_no: 14531 block_no: 3641274 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2250 time: 2020-01-15 06:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb11ea1b9a499f7b503d195c2c4e4d7703a1484ffeb2e8e4905059e8b15439ddfBlock Operator
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