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 3649957 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3651843 epoch_slot_no: 1443 block_no: 3649786 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2020-01-17 05:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3600333c2bb76f9b874f6a4c39fa9d6ea3cb3d836cf55eb74dfc5a3d35792ae4Block Operator
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