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 3642970 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3644857 epoch_slot_no: 16057 block_no: 3642800 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2854 time: 2020-01-15 14:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x813a2170b7ea5c796dee16cb1e2ce53a1308a048c7080489c1f922cc0a3e0897Block Operator
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