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 3644390 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3646277 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 3644220 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2453 time: 2020-01-15 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e205ceceed71f2fa9bed0eb278e35e5aac1c5d6104d57145ed09e783bd1a662Block Operator
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