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 3655245 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3657131 epoch_slot_no: 6731 block_no: 3655074 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1586 time: 2020-01-18 11:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3773632b83253bef9af0fc35efd319041289f66128f20e21796a8bf0707a46bdBlock Operator
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