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 3645855 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3647742 epoch_slot_no: 18942 block_no: 3645685 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1527 time: 2020-01-16 06:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x598295d55a3305acfc7fc677e8507cb7aed69131839dfe67c6e64a2817d4c0b1Block Operator
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