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 3641661 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3643548 epoch_slot_no: 14748 block_no: 3641491 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-01-15 07:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e804a5db70f0d486b8b7702f38ad78ddfde44ee184b506d247fad2c3bb58a54Block Operator
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