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 3657204 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3659090 epoch_slot_no: 8690 block_no: 3657033 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1178 time: 2020-01-18 22:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe02637df9a8e41a8983cc1b6f8ffa7924afe25c4e16af3b9f697a2ab40978abbBlock Operator
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