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 3653118 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3655004 epoch_slot_no: 4604 block_no: 3652947 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2020-01-17 23:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x284da2b63dd9f2858d8356895c9b4e253bd8cfe5fc2ec1fbdca6150bb6953159Block Operator
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