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 3643911 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3645798 epoch_slot_no: 16998 block_no: 3643741 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-01-15 20:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c12a84902815da651e5757d547b777f4d28a27ca6ac7dec300e05c37cfc2e42Block Operator
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