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 3649282 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3651168 epoch_slot_no: 768 block_no: 3649111 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-17 02:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f7aea2721d0c3250d9d900dbe21c6b2b5b50af4258528a5f2a436f2aafc241cBlock Operator
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