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 3650758 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3652644 epoch_slot_no: 2244 block_no: 3650587 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4501 time: 2020-01-17 10:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc7c37ea88bd242ccee23d22abc9e94c9c68631d282b70c6353c6f47275427ceBlock Operator
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