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 3657105 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3658991 epoch_slot_no: 8591 block_no: 3656934 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1270 time: 2020-01-18 21:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6978553731818a32fe35cae0531feb69fb7e6e99bdc6a41609b1b8c756312a72Block Operator
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