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 3654884 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3656770 epoch_slot_no: 6370 block_no: 3654713 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3343 time: 2020-01-18 09:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43504b68c15046f13f646593af7ce6d3e1ad73d357f4f932c3d6a2af210c4053Block Operator
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