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 3647406 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3649293 epoch_slot_no: 20493 block_no: 3647236 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1388 time: 2020-01-16 15:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf2d1eabfd7a17913277dc6a40839e3aa36f61aae20d412f4964cd38c989ab8cBlock Operator
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