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 3642050 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3643937 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 3641880 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4031 time: 2020-01-15 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89709df95f041e68ad9690925a40a99dca88bf087b54b34c9608d5799381a3f2Block Operator
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