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 3647090 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3648977 epoch_slot_no: 20177 block_no: 3646920 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3911 time: 2020-01-16 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86d28f0cb3043f89cf4c59b6763a2ea5a59ed6ff17b00550eecb320261bf6eabBlock Operator
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