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 3651359 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3653245 epoch_slot_no: 2845 block_no: 3651188 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1530 time: 2020-01-17 13:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c1ad3940f2943a7efd0bdb6841f46cd108d09b4b770b0b215e1f7b6fd7465bfBlock Operator
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