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 3658902 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3660788 epoch_slot_no: 10388 block_no: 3658731 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1297 time: 2020-01-19 07:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3109e1abb24a00aab84ea39c8ae06333479338d26fee734a48d313ce3b87cbcBlock Operator
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