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 3652608 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3654494 epoch_slot_no: 4094 block_no: 3652437 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1271 time: 2020-01-17 20:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x314306c792fc97d913f168688ced90007a4881de5f2bc5e3827cbe0f3d64cbcfBlock Operator
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