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 3648536 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3650422 epoch_slot_no: 22 block_no: 3648365 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1027 time: 2020-01-16 21:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdbfbbbe9be72b051d13de8b5b88f143d41d0df4522c914212287f399daae357Block Operator
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