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 3650871 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3652757 epoch_slot_no: 2357 block_no: 3650700 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3384 time: 2020-01-17 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1000d93172eb97daf614f69149114e3b48b4b80f4e949c766d2e1510d9b15dfBlock Operator
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