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 3646457 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3648344 epoch_slot_no: 19544 block_no: 3646287 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1321 time: 2020-01-16 10:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd09674a9d0008fc86a31006c647dd5214e70c96c9294ccc8e8f476358874ea01Block Operator
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