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 3642509 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3644396 epoch_slot_no: 15596 block_no: 3642339 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1734 time: 2020-01-15 12:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaf136cd754ed83e3d89f402209c6ae027b549ea54aca41a96a76593548dc8d99Block Operator
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