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 3651610 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3653496 epoch_slot_no: 3096 block_no: 3651439 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2020-01-17 14:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8efec93706a5786f905e6cf014e6109ac5ed4e2dee6e53341a30e534a788680Block Operator
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