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 3645160 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3647047 epoch_slot_no: 18247 block_no: 3644990 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2020-01-16 03:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb594bc79a201770328ac9bc3ecd0097405c349cc0cebd4a8bc8fb8042489556Block Operator
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