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 3648441 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3650328 epoch_slot_no: 21528 block_no: 3648271 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1346 time: 2020-01-16 21:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf026f84152dc7d4d442baa8591efecce5d1be80d1191da69563260f64c19c9b9Block Operator
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