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 3651506 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3653392 epoch_slot_no: 2992 block_no: 3651335 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2020-01-17 14:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bff6cd8d2130030e33d236ef80c24d6fc3812fb06eeec3a41750c0bcbcd0b41Block Operator
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