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 3639710 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3641597 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 3639540 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4606 time: 2020-01-14 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2cd00fcedece4a09990975953b6c74b62d85a97cad55c76ef107151e86b5bd29Block Operator
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