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 3654960 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3656846 epoch_slot_no: 6446 block_no: 3654789 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1238 time: 2020-01-18 09:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4488968e04c3b3a519bbfa379c1e2d479fafbad25067259b452fd643ba6c81deBlock Operator
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