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 3652303 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3654189 epoch_slot_no: 3789 block_no: 3652132 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1743 time: 2020-01-17 18:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35ba905f748498c58e1fa2c52f7a1b8a60f4cd02f51160ee5d83838a822c1083Block Operator
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