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 3642319 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3644206 epoch_slot_no: 15406 block_no: 3642149 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1693 time: 2020-01-15 11:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c4a89906de5bce18feb0c7d12ec5d4bfd5424124613c1252df18770755157d1Block Operator
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