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 3650915 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3652801 epoch_slot_no: 2401 block_no: 3650744 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3074 time: 2020-01-17 11:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e724bbf9e4e5d824b6a5dc9316103e0a73f7fab826910a6888371d44ea499b7Block Operator
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