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 3654076 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3655962 epoch_slot_no: 5562 block_no: 3653905 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1697 time: 2020-01-18 04:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35e4ebc7a8e4d7649b584a3a2659c306ad9a8bbafe0e4d7dfefe164adf5b6de3Block Operator
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