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 3650829 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3652715 epoch_slot_no: 2315 block_no: 3650658 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2995 time: 2020-01-17 10:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3699d7e6c553f57a083de0b39a8da9923af9366a0c771eb8b545946399f568ebBlock Operator
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