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 3643087 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3644974 epoch_slot_no: 16174 block_no: 3642917 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-01-15 15:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0aa1e70e1b9bc2af7cbb4be62558ec55432fccccbe4f33c4cd2b30d71faad34fBlock Operator
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