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 3650868 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3652754 epoch_slot_no: 2354 block_no: 3650697 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2020-01-17 10:49:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x194e2fdd56bc7f73c86b8e0c8ae49e3d58130a87f2021b5d4b49e3104b3db8d5Block Operator
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