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 3644846 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3646733 epoch_slot_no: 17933 block_no: 3644676 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2020-01-16 01:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x783fecc028a30df9a2d36af1f0a101770bb606e022eeb730b4498d2b6cb85b34Block Operator
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