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 3656301 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3658187 epoch_slot_no: 7787 block_no: 3656130 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3436 time: 2020-01-18 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x560b7937b07478313b81beaeaca16ca7e261b4bf84e10d4db405b76825702422Block Operator
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