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 3657095 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3658981 epoch_slot_no: 8581 block_no: 3656924 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1318 time: 2020-01-18 21:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98010aa29319691f7918f6b01dd73f14f6b7b07b5ef5795b84218389acc54777Block Operator
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