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 3650814 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3652700 epoch_slot_no: 2300 block_no: 3650643 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2119 time: 2020-01-17 10:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d2a28f4d44ee2807a1f806a1362d4b36f99cf819958cb370b67c806c23f601aBlock Operator
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