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 3658986 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3660872 epoch_slot_no: 10472 block_no: 3658815 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1022 time: 2020-01-19 07:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfab70007c9f1d0fb0f5c6f92b0e34a0a3002825af01d6707de8cb8e7b25a7650Block Operator
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