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 3651074 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3652960 epoch_slot_no: 2560 block_no: 3650903 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1378 time: 2020-01-17 11:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa328bcdd236027b8766f2765d89292af76a9d5fdca143c46cc32d7daefc1435eBlock Operator
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