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 3651303 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3653189 epoch_slot_no: 2789 block_no: 3651132 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2020-01-17 13:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24db1792cb246b44b30b99d7d880f36830623cb0c24fde477d61651e6d249863Block Operator
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