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 3649461 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3651347 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 3649290 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4371 time: 2020-01-17 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee8120424ed9f3bbd4776321bd358daf9179f7b8d73a9e2309ceb8c42963ac79Block Operator
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