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 3649479 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3651365 epoch_slot_no: 965 block_no: 3649308 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1353 time: 2020-01-17 03:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd47931057bc139ba02fb40f1b9c9a19a75f631730135fc46cd31c1e9040c541cBlock Operator
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