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 3651106 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3652992 epoch_slot_no: 2592 block_no: 3650935 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1378 time: 2020-01-17 12:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49d140da86d9e92dbff6875183d3e109e92f4938c8f8bb626d4736b8ef765aabBlock Operator
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