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 3642580 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3644467 epoch_slot_no: 15667 block_no: 3642410 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1710 time: 2020-01-15 12:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20a57e46fb673d23e036cdd6c6167d40e50b614faee4476527412eebc5be1d92Block Operator
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