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 3645903 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3647790 epoch_slot_no: 18990 block_no: 3645733 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1342 time: 2020-01-16 07:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9c4f11f609d6480f2a8de4a1ce239ba15df4ca58d509ce91cef17fd17d7c5e4Block Operator
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