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 3642411 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3644298 epoch_slot_no: 15498 block_no: 3642241 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-01-15 11:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcf6407358e223693cb9f208a758a22e5375b374cf618a34aa6fdb3ef8e0fb05Block Operator
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