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 3640524 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3642411 epoch_slot_no: 13611 block_no: 3640354 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-01-15 01:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e710f54d990bf35e1941521585e758185cff9a25666c0eaaf4e5460b323129aBlock Operator
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