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 3658988 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3660874 epoch_slot_no: 10474 block_no: 3658817 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2226 time: 2020-01-19 07:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5119b427b3f43a59dda9c5946d30eb47ce43f0e2b0d060f002a6d476311031cBlock Operator
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