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 3652626 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3654512 epoch_slot_no: 4112 block_no: 3652455 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2395 time: 2020-01-17 20:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e8ff3e228d0b947c0b5c5705ddb8d0b5023acd89528df0ebdc99ea0f98f7270Block Operator
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