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 3653095 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3654981 epoch_slot_no: 4581 block_no: 3652924 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3011 time: 2020-01-17 23:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x615fb1fb839d7ccb1ba79a02778c5cf3a0330a34179e2c2db62cd12c7866ac14Block Operator
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