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 3645996 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3647883 epoch_slot_no: 19083 block_no: 3645826 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1211 time: 2020-01-16 07:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39796f9b4520f56f1dfcbb5dc0db5f5ca6b1290b3f85c3c01c1ea567a85b873dBlock Operator
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