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 3652586 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3654472 epoch_slot_no: 4072 block_no: 3652415 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2481 time: 2020-01-17 20:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87b660ff937b5db85845728f55a1492c2cbe926a876af59be8dbf36384f672d6Block Operator
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