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 3641564 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3643451 epoch_slot_no: 14651 block_no: 3641394 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-01-15 07:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97d33d5b9622f56bcceebf4138c0868b167529c5a00ca8dc57c2ae7e3be99803Block Operator
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