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 3651312 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3653198 epoch_slot_no: 2798 block_no: 3651141 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1673 time: 2020-01-17 13:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb31450a17848abffa461df5c1f12302b7c7cebf89d579287ab14c684416c4101Block Operator
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