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 3657243 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3659129 epoch_slot_no: 8729 block_no: 3657072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3354 time: 2020-01-18 22:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaab0c3b5f5fed795801ff7f9bf8f99b86ecbf108f7b41907a156a06fe6346ba9Block Operator
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