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 3643425 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3645312 epoch_slot_no: 16512 block_no: 3643255 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1143 time: 2020-01-15 17:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd315a06ba488fd9a4f3406b819d1f1760fd6c5b2e65aef5d906c2d83c653237Block Operator
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