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 3658207 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3660093 epoch_slot_no: 9693 block_no: 3658036 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2399 time: 2020-01-19 03:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0bb1a87288d3f863046bb5ce64e97b1d0b8b1e71dee03f77931b8cf84ca7a474Block Operator
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