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 3642980 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3644867 epoch_slot_no: 16067 block_no: 3642810 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1886 time: 2020-01-15 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfef7374b0411f5615024258566f005c7db8ffc5887109113116ec47848b5263fBlock Operator
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