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 3654628 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3656514 epoch_slot_no: 6114 block_no: 3654457 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1011 time: 2020-01-18 07:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a2892fd6d76e137f7bc1ca6da6f4368e66779754d93f5bf3a2e130c05401434Block Operator
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