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 3643112 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3644999 epoch_slot_no: 16199 block_no: 3642942 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2366 time: 2020-01-15 15:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcde319445be9c290b620aad8ad378c26e7df4a60ab4a3aa4e7cae99419d4b8dBlock Operator
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