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 3655191 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3657077 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 3655020 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9809 time: 2020-01-18 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe586c11b2db6d85cf5b2323a9d7d060b0932600a1d1aa16e9d4e9efe58c1407Block Operator
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