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 3646476 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3648363 epoch_slot_no: 19563 block_no: 3646306 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2020-01-16 10:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fc3ee5babf6688902e076809cdcc009d82f1a0793c0c73037d25e4c4088a6e6Block Operator
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