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 3659001 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3660887 epoch_slot_no: 10487 block_no: 3658830 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1558 time: 2020-01-19 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6aa4b477dbce6a0958350e3164023bc9f3a447f97f58e1c367161252e217a4a4Block Operator
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