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 3640790 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3642677 epoch_slot_no: 13877 block_no: 3640620 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9477 time: 2020-01-15 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x592213afcc5f833ceab05e94bece411e1f1d48f663def7ba26343a83f7b46117Block Operator
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