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 3643298 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3645185 epoch_slot_no: 16385 block_no: 3643128 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-01-15 16:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74a08b1af45f24e94498490f8061d3b3061a9aad7533b422a53af678a229fa42Block Operator
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