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 3655068 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3656954 epoch_slot_no: 6554 block_no: 3654897 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-01-18 10:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe1b85626a4d14a69567734d1438d738447ec17b0e7c2f6b5650b9bc5a36e01a6Block Operator
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