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 3650963 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3652849 epoch_slot_no: 2449 block_no: 3650792 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1534 time: 2020-01-17 11:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9d948d180466983e511b1b1a465e076ad0b956d1419dfca67f662c78e5162e6Block Operator
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