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 3650677 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3652563 epoch_slot_no: 2163 block_no: 3650506 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2248 time: 2020-01-17 09:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf12fa0793223909d832f8c4a02556f5ef4ad4795e9d4ada7257b243faf446c90Block Operator
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