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 3654681 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3656567 epoch_slot_no: 6167 block_no: 3654510 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2020-01-18 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02dcc84d463501881e5e5487e10d9f245d8e0795e92708d7a933ee42d2b14716Block Operator
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