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 3643351 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3645238 epoch_slot_no: 16438 block_no: 3643181 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6411 time: 2020-01-15 17:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9c35cbce2fe824bf6d52b179e9d38b20bff0d444dcbb66f8a6e46258066d1daBlock Operator
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