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 3657784 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3659670 epoch_slot_no: 9270 block_no: 3657613 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1746 time: 2020-01-19 01:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb10ef94fa22a0848610243c9e63240f7d19717f238cca6e9d7a42ae44cb8e23Block Operator
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