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 3648610 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3650496 epoch_slot_no: 96 block_no: 3648439 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2032 time: 2020-01-16 22:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3a7211a8eaf9dfac8c80ce55456c1cec46b875bed613f1eec8418110bfb2c84Block Operator
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