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 3651658 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3653544 epoch_slot_no: 3144 block_no: 3651487 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1850 time: 2020-01-17 15:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ca0a889438eaccdaf684c0b1a9885e31707a5609905c326e2b06951f20b5867Block Operator
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