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 3645835 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3647722 epoch_slot_no: 18922 block_no: 3645665 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 997 time: 2020-01-16 06:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1530cf0f0920b185cf7daf0d6d889cadc171f5d269efda34237d0a05ab5ec3fBlock Operator
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