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 3655596 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3657482 epoch_slot_no: 7082 block_no: 3655425 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1340 time: 2020-01-18 13:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ddc9ea3b1a4e493e77ef886dd4d45a6a282d2068dc3b6a93de8fc17056abc8aBlock Operator
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