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 3650260 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3652146 epoch_slot_no: 1746 block_no: 3650089 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 992 time: 2020-01-17 07:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfe6472ee68964e3f8b072f12d7d42169d09363a7d0b4395b580b9f5580e934dBlock Operator
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