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 3649934 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3651820 epoch_slot_no: 1420 block_no: 3649763 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-17 05:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55b12d958fadbe9860b4d1e9e6bf7fb1ba153dbe9fa50e73ab91a34d9d2e61eeBlock Operator
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