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 3646016 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3647903 epoch_slot_no: 19103 block_no: 3645846 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-16 07:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe5f7692bf65dcf9d24fc537b1423534304fef008c07b6440dcd3dbf426ac262Block Operator
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