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 3642442 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3644329 epoch_slot_no: 15529 block_no: 3642272 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2020-01-15 12:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04cd1378360fe84c23229dff3a72622e101ffa0338ba23154dd307b9944e62d1Block Operator
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