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 3642682 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3644569 epoch_slot_no: 15769 block_no: 3642512 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4041 time: 2020-01-15 13:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb50d4708518dfb4c48c6055a0b3eb0e03cc2dde550b11ddd368b568cb64b5070Block Operator
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