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 3641330 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3643217 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 3641160 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9994 time: 2020-01-15 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc372793b3cb52f2392d495be9ae9fab928e28c7768f6db6b74a7d16404a2aa7Block Operator
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