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 3649863 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3651749 epoch_slot_no: 1349 block_no: 3649692 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2020-01-17 05:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8723a0755a069cc692507bc4b539f04da37210c9e4b0c938462170dcc96d1abBlock Operator
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