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 3649431 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3651317 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 3649260 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7146 time: 2020-01-17 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x555783267fa64132f4d59a06039afeca85541fd864337b6c1b1ee070e242522bBlock Operator
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