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 3649454 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3651340 epoch_slot_no: 940 block_no: 3649283 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2020-01-17 02:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6ad4443d861e37b01b568dc22705d291422c0f04e2f6bfd8d40e1f7c3a04fa0Block Operator
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