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 3645654 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3647541 epoch_slot_no: 18741 block_no: 3645484 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2020-01-16 05:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf95d339517cc6833dbae7a698f2a41dc3a53182257545f5da7d2986d954b6bb6Block Operator
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