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 3653455 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3655341 epoch_slot_no: 4941 block_no: 3653284 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-01-18 01:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed9a688ea95de39abf5e43f1ff8d04185f9b1c454d37da119518d2091df8e292Block Operator
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