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 3651642 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3653528 epoch_slot_no: 3128 block_no: 3651471 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1752 time: 2020-01-17 15:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4069b44b1d8622890c860d577aaf145f00a4bf508a82fd91c2c6ae94fc7d488eBlock Operator
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