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 3643288 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3645175 epoch_slot_no: 16375 block_no: 3643118 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1229 time: 2020-01-15 16:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbaac4a1327be50579919e22a71a74d6f9fde9db3dc61282aadc11964628b8437Block Operator
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