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 3650751 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3652637 epoch_slot_no: 2237 block_no: 3650580 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4074 time: 2020-01-17 10:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fb54fdf77b7e864196435ceb70224a0021dec39f4c5f257bdf234c8c86347f9Block Operator
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