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 3655051 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3656937 epoch_slot_no: 6537 block_no: 3654880 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2020-01-18 10:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21aca082bdcfeb798d2e50df7691d26b6352055c6fa8524346d4460e29c04b51Block Operator
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