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 3655802 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3657688 epoch_slot_no: 7288 block_no: 3655631 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2202 time: 2020-01-18 14:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cb3b36b014c22fa8c421a8bcbc4004099b70abf5067c05b4f7ed49b17a1d514Block Operator
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