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 3655731 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3657617 epoch_slot_no: 7217 block_no: 3655560 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4612 time: 2020-01-18 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06d1a98705229a59f476d0d8f07b7f46ae1cc5eb4700109581aeeb07ddaa0526Block Operator
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