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 3658164 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3660050 epoch_slot_no: 9650 block_no: 3657993 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1354 time: 2020-01-19 03:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x641fbc0433c11ec6e56799ae64107c9fbaf82d27cc7cb02bd4c99aa09d77e7dcBlock Operator
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