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 3655305 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3657191 epoch_slot_no: 6791 block_no: 3655134 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2020-01-18 11:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b1a4cb7fae270cff07c6e6a18b20615d1040fa64f9d2518471199dc3e5740f4Block Operator
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