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 3640287 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3642174 epoch_slot_no: 13374 block_no: 3640117 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1943 time: 2020-01-15 00:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab9c48a85b7290517a19d698b9d7a77f633251096cf1338cf48cd7184fef356dBlock Operator
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