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 3655326 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3657212 epoch_slot_no: 6812 block_no: 3655155 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2358 time: 2020-01-18 11:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea18c4f86f263cf38c051e5a02fdc15b4cd0b69bb73574b0a65fec253288d03cBlock Operator
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