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 3640660 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3642547 epoch_slot_no: 13747 block_no: 3640490 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-01-15 02:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xad4fe0c373f65cc7471c13ec9e87cfc11ded35787516aefc5dba2ba13c24ce1cBlock Operator
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