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 3657821 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3659707 epoch_slot_no: 9307 block_no: 3657650 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-19 01:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6457365277bdf8aef4159dfc66d6c0c6ebbcaa608f50821b4cf9a13ba63eea6cBlock Operator
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