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 3650721 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3652607 epoch_slot_no: 2207 block_no: 3650550 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3542 time: 2020-01-17 10:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8162f7317407f38a062ef8561c62160b6d28f5c9339f7866cb8e748a33a0895Block Operator
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