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 3651232 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3653118 epoch_slot_no: 2718 block_no: 3651061 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4769 time: 2020-01-17 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e59ebda1a2cabd72a701ebb7ade6c6bbaeb5b5c5c14f2a1de3235981d159086Block Operator
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