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 3653525 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3655411 epoch_slot_no: 5011 block_no: 3653354 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2020-01-18 01:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3873da1e7418281979141d87b485251d4d9382bb9b1728072c624706dc99b059Block Operator
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