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 3658794 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3660680 epoch_slot_no: 10280 block_no: 3658623 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1178 time: 2020-01-19 06:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ba21e4a3b81f89bd2d2089301175ade6f81b6f81c85a842639599a274fc5811Block Operator
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