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 3640100 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3641987 epoch_slot_no: 13187 block_no: 3639930 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3340 time: 2020-01-14 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb13359bfe9f3a3f54a8dfb7ff5653c6eadae8a2fa5d78844c2b4e25cee34e300Block Operator
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