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 3649830 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3651716 epoch_slot_no: 1316 block_no: 3649659 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1025 time: 2020-01-17 05:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ec08e077ce99a7f128b14b89f4b2fc5ef1a0183b77497cd1ad632f9c25eeb83Block Operator
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