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 3649188 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3651074 epoch_slot_no: 674 block_no: 3649017 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1755 time: 2020-01-17 01:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7e368d9db23a53dd5796d8ad9edacd87555c66f036443881fc077de4579e7baBlock Operator
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