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 3649994 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3651880 epoch_slot_no: 1480 block_no: 3649823 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2020-01-17 05:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c95ca370d8d0ecc7cb7943e910f3c91d3ffd0468151cbfc442c7fa592de68caBlock Operator
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