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 3649004 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3650890 epoch_slot_no: 490 block_no: 3648833 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1702 time: 2020-01-17 00:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b1e92a4e7d7d743461490a20fc08340622179a0f96698edfe19307d2a45efd8Block Operator
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