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 3649138 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3651024 epoch_slot_no: 624 block_no: 3648967 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2119 time: 2020-01-17 01:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6f6d00e222b20510b55f8e7b6558d7564f9813a575c32e8c9cf4cb232988ccd6Block Operator
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