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 3658135 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3660021 epoch_slot_no: 9621 block_no: 3657964 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1174 time: 2020-01-19 03:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd2a64e9c25bf16a8040e06476760c32a7d421bbe6ecf38874689c7de6b0b2a6Block Operator
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