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 3641890 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3643777 epoch_slot_no: 14977 block_no: 3641720 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2227 time: 2020-01-15 08:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffb686d0d6496adafe27f7aa2a0ee2185027d24f55c6bdf8dbf18f2d50404facBlock Operator
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