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 3641937 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3643824 epoch_slot_no: 15024 block_no: 3641767 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1866 time: 2020-01-15 09:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5138b80a0f5aedd91b97deae0b39330db114cd070430874465b6b7a6b9b680c3Block Operator
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