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 3656819 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3658705 epoch_slot_no: 8305 block_no: 3656648 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2350 time: 2020-01-18 19:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc09e6296f1e81c70f5b1696291f9ef02dac4668ef26ad672d77571c922416bd5Block Operator
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