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 3642825 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3644712 epoch_slot_no: 15912 block_no: 3642655 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2257 time: 2020-01-15 14:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d30b220745505b05db9be2e4ae45172eac1bba4a48e2c5e09039ed27796c15fBlock Operator
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