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 3641957 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3643844 epoch_slot_no: 15044 block_no: 3641787 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1283 time: 2020-01-15 09:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4548af8c9cb179cbca53c8b6c237b2c358d0fe1d44ff08f95e87fb54e3599da8Block Operator
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