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 3642986 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3644873 epoch_slot_no: 16073 block_no: 3642816 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2317 time: 2020-01-15 15:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa56966887921fd58079dfe7123a8f7f3fe75a7ab0b1dc36730c1ef16119699c9Block Operator
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