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 3640029 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3641916 epoch_slot_no: 13116 block_no: 3639859 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1262 time: 2020-01-14 22:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e21b6bd616565936f61b4468757d35af18fe0c4fca2cf5e137baf77ca3825fdBlock Operator
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