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 3650306 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3652192 epoch_slot_no: 1792 block_no: 3650135 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2020-01-17 07:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6494a508baf16345f7f27327ec91f26610675f220dc35823a9e098294aafff06Block Operator
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