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 3650361 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3652247 epoch_slot_no: 1847 block_no: 3650190 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7186 time: 2020-01-17 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25fa91af349b2609ffe558166edfcd7ffcc638c5d2e38941f9d0af85e0827028Block Operator
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