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 3655959 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3657845 epoch_slot_no: 7445 block_no: 3655788 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2378 time: 2020-01-18 15:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e4229e60cbd23501dad50c9d27c20746e31d68f22a3b22d023d1b4578067681Block Operator
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