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 3641000 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3642887 epoch_slot_no: 14087 block_no: 3640830 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3332 time: 2020-01-15 04:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x166bdf965ed9a8dddd5e826ad7a6468d4d0fc4719c576673114dc81ef0104ca3Block Operator
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