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 3640476 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3642363 epoch_slot_no: 13563 block_no: 3640306 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-01-15 01:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x714ca7f2e6a6afb30318d28ad2260a255ee3ba45eb0e7ed7be4a06c5a0dadb33Block Operator
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