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 3642343 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3644230 epoch_slot_no: 15430 block_no: 3642173 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1316 time: 2020-01-15 11:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5df8877b98e8065866a3e7dc4710749f538a852660564391929eb9c5001845b0Block Operator
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