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 3657771 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3659657 epoch_slot_no: 9257 block_no: 3657600 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2175 time: 2020-01-19 01:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a8012fea3e5f3decc41f60a7b285bb4426b23bdf48e01a5cf52bc353dfab3d7Block Operator
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