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 3655201 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3657087 epoch_slot_no: 6687 block_no: 3655030 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1710 time: 2020-01-18 10:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4589bf6d07f42ce1aada4ba78afc575a0a1b1645f9ee449c2f11b55d74ff452dBlock Operator
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