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 3647350 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3649237 epoch_slot_no: 20437 block_no: 3647180 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2436 time: 2020-01-16 15:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x811561e5f7efb1e9013bb33fb9685c7936501b1ff775312295c19a253d92a686Block Operator
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