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 3655275 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3657161 epoch_slot_no: 6761 block_no: 3655104 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2020-01-18 11:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x423c28192250132d6f843e00e8f2cf22089316c7cec1ab66581115a2da488c21Block Operator
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