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 3656469 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3658355 epoch_slot_no: 7955 block_no: 3656298 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1960 time: 2020-01-18 17:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb09dae020128c1b03d780c478b3dd916cde8a2607d8e1b0c7b360f8595bec4b9Block Operator
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