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 3656091 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3657977 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 3655920 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6122 time: 2020-01-18 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c7a9a2fadacf5c83cec45b42702ddff0b9a634944111b0a0c68ef2d34202c9dBlock Operator
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