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 3656912 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3658798 epoch_slot_no: 8398 block_no: 3656741 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-01-18 20:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf8650ddd0d3695164bd0244273676e6f961c335d88d75f01c016151608106f10Block Operator
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