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 3650249 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3652135 epoch_slot_no: 1735 block_no: 3650078 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2020-01-17 07:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b537f0ed67559660f0baa91e4e524f69ea03c8c0dad8758d94748fbe449ae4aBlock Operator
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