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 3649676 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3651562 epoch_slot_no: 1162 block_no: 3649505 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1386 time: 2020-01-17 04:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x577facd33c60b418f01f0bac363e1760eb6fbb0f693d001a67f5969236a73fdfBlock Operator
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