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 3652282 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3654168 epoch_slot_no: 3768 block_no: 3652111 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1866 time: 2020-01-17 18:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e5432ba963039f6cac267e4a56e0619d725347681662c3d8f4c01fb58449668Block Operator
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