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 3643947 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3645834 epoch_slot_no: 17034 block_no: 3643777 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-01-15 20:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe68b3eb52b8cd86c61078a960feb6fda6f3d845e78afc87ff22e518131d20e0bBlock Operator
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