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 3642648 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3644535 epoch_slot_no: 15735 block_no: 3642478 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-01-15 13:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf478c1076d6a9255951796dd2895f55554268d6f3653d14890ba52803b4f7d17Block Operator
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