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 3644240 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3646127 epoch_slot_no: 17327 block_no: 3644070 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2815 time: 2020-01-15 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe99cea8b03a886f80c3c23fc7d563d7f83f97ce561310ff68c712bd5e82aefaBlock Operator
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