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 3653162 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3655048 epoch_slot_no: 4648 block_no: 3652991 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-01-17 23:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xead9756a65e513341179f9026655bff48bb553797fdb287b7aa5b5fffef7a11fBlock Operator
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