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 3643109 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3644996 epoch_slot_no: 16196 block_no: 3642939 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-01-15 15:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2eaef3dd77475c123e701c8f2d2e61881ec05259249d7451d66dcc750ce4606eBlock Operator
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