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 3657224 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3659110 epoch_slot_no: 8710 block_no: 3657053 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2020-01-18 22:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x57cba82970fece19a1740d7551656effb2365bfa4482dc0d001439234eb8567dBlock Operator
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