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 3655627 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3657513 epoch_slot_no: 7113 block_no: 3655456 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-01-18 13:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ada9736f3dfbb9f4b44a6098a9c9d43a7d059b7b64679555a96a34cfde6fe6cBlock Operator
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