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 3657625 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3659511 epoch_slot_no: 9111 block_no: 3657454 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1880 time: 2020-01-19 00:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb11e9b1359d3bd291c6a00fdf723283bb7a1247b8614a404c0fa684afa2210e6Block Operator
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