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 3652491 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3654377 epoch_slot_no: 3977 block_no: 3652320 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 11338 time: 2020-01-17 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fcf013b33885cefcd149d31759693cc22011c0cf0cc1818b99086990ea90e6eBlock Operator
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