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 3641954 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3643841 epoch_slot_no: 15041 block_no: 3641784 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2370 time: 2020-01-15 09:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bb23d27a7dc40493a008a2067333bc4a4c193c9bfa912ff9aae085bf25172fcBlock Operator
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