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 3657736 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3659622 epoch_slot_no: 9222 block_no: 3657565 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1318 time: 2020-01-19 00:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc9e1026126d355bda33827e089dea7fe4144608248cac153109f58ac9430a45Block Operator
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