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 3657531 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3659417 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 3657360 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3544 time: 2020-01-18 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6819bb96ad796447a88cb199697705ad1d498092e8cf9da7272e418e6b3336dBlock Operator
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