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 3653176 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3655062 epoch_slot_no: 4662 block_no: 3653005 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3315 time: 2020-01-17 23:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98ff2224ac78475b459ce855761a7dbd7a55229782f1e5cd8534694f7bbf3d7dBlock Operator
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