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 3649981 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3651867 epoch_slot_no: 1467 block_no: 3649810 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-17 05:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x781dffd04a384beb5d14f3101f29d24dfff8f937041db2b36c6b90270d8b490eBlock Operator
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