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 3651042 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3652928 epoch_slot_no: 2528 block_no: 3650871 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1497 time: 2020-01-17 11:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09fdd702bb3fe434f697ad0d6bf6db5d8baf01d5a58d39cfbe0531263b7898c9Block Operator
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