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 3650265 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3652151 epoch_slot_no: 1751 block_no: 3650094 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3314 time: 2020-01-17 07:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e6b4ea2fec1f4dc7ac1eef1a8888f98a61cbfa0b379ca7588df003de1f42803Block Operator
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