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 3644686 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3646573 epoch_slot_no: 17773 block_no: 3644516 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3511 time: 2020-01-16 00:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a02359f7cac7b496e9e4e3fc1811e894c0d521277b1e09bd39e1c1771455d72Block Operator
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