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 3651008 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3652894 epoch_slot_no: 2494 block_no: 3650837 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1000 time: 2020-01-17 11:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8a67058718d6ba26ab82d5fed7d26b8d635ffa785ea2215aad1ec14b1c24fc3Block Operator
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