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 3648290 Details
Epoch: 168 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3650177 epoch_slot_no: 21377 block_no: 3648120 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1560 time: 2020-01-16 20:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbf911022454bea38b4c7b56e37613515c5bc83859e00a613e19acc0d4dc9f3d3Block Operator
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