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 3656970 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3658856 epoch_slot_no: 8456 block_no: 3656799 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 872 time: 2020-01-18 20:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe333e2b5036869ee0085d36b0ce661cbdcf10f9b56b0a84c2fe46972795a8341Block Operator
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