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 3651594 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3653480 epoch_slot_no: 3080 block_no: 3651423 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1386 time: 2020-01-17 14:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1c3cc635d1e45052d1fd2fcdad609813bf7fb89bc3c44764d8b42e267433667dBlock Operator
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