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 3649334 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3651220 epoch_slot_no: 820 block_no: 3649163 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1353 time: 2020-01-17 02:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f759ec275481aad2a862da9ccb0521aa75bf03d7b1e81a0e7724f8f6bbb50d6Block Operator
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