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 3654594 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3656480 epoch_slot_no: 6080 block_no: 3654423 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2020-01-18 07:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x382f0f0a2be86fe9199d963dc69fcddb9c23af79e9de4a6e3f728950258c145fBlock Operator
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