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 3655278 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3657164 epoch_slot_no: 6764 block_no: 3655107 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2481 time: 2020-01-18 11:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90b4fc47e41526a87ff47dff98d6f1eb3509b51cb6b25785a390a4dc08c1a471Block Operator
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