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 3656213 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3658099 epoch_slot_no: 7699 block_no: 3656042 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2531 time: 2020-01-18 16:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a55a3b56b93d8d4c566a93d7d46d8f1d2dd399f8f76bd22e3ec7bc0bba70624Block Operator
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