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 3646813 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3648700 epoch_slot_no: 19900 block_no: 3646643 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1754 time: 2020-01-16 12:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14dd1138b0e6e1ae8042fad6a6b09cde1394f21199f801f7a03981a2fd12cac1Block Operator
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