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 3641476 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3643363 epoch_slot_no: 14563 block_no: 3641306 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2580 time: 2020-01-15 06:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3e0be544a8396cbb612ada3fc3a7849d1ee1cc70a63d2516a3a627ad2b15ce4Block Operator
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