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 3652583 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3654469 epoch_slot_no: 4069 block_no: 3652412 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2073 time: 2020-01-17 20:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa925b9b3b3930b5c052247c45a9c179027604ad6a069e696add72a4856f35a15Block Operator
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