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 3654638 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3656524 epoch_slot_no: 6124 block_no: 3654467 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1777 time: 2020-01-18 07:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d08c370fd4b78bd4afa75b65bbfda748b1d67b14e2fb3137eaa8f898fb16de5Block Operator
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