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 3649257 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3651143 epoch_slot_no: 743 block_no: 3649086 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-17 01:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b8e3b571c87f1c9ca55d17cbbbee3e53c449736403743fa1be264ff1a26cc1aBlock Operator
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