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 3640961 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3642848 epoch_slot_no: 14048 block_no: 3640791 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1849 time: 2020-01-15 03:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f9d27f0df7d8a8fbaf72f9db74b86b66c94cc523a77310ded55d129b9d4e5f5Block Operator
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