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 3649733 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3651619 epoch_slot_no: 1219 block_no: 3649562 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2020-01-17 04:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f1f7cf31b0ced85c44841ab61ac9d5750c071e206876c484994e8370b1cdb7cBlock Operator
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