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 3652492 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3654378 epoch_slot_no: 3978 block_no: 3652321 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2077 time: 2020-01-17 19:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2704fe312ca00945aad760d747f3750db6ad72b8bf09ef8eb21f8061cc1b9d90Block Operator
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