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 3649769 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3651655 epoch_slot_no: 1255 block_no: 3649598 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2020-01-17 04:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b770d52b92a27f5b1d68d98f941d181abecab3f0d4bafa80bb1daac73b2fc67Block Operator
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