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 3648206 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3650093 epoch_slot_no: 21293 block_no: 3648036 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1392 time: 2020-01-16 20:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x810b49732a983a9c0a71d4a187a03bf731dbf2cd444b61882220e292f806f6f9Block Operator
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