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 3655786 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3657672 epoch_slot_no: 7272 block_no: 3655615 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1705 time: 2020-01-18 14:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc05bf02b9c5c3c32ef3e8cef633401ef75f09b720ad558b4c190ff2ae53f3b4Block Operator
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