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 3659225 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3661111 epoch_slot_no: 10711 block_no: 3659054 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2941 time: 2020-01-19 09:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda1c145d1d7bae3784a28e5b3e513672c00cf3f2fd7ba5c68fce483ee959232fBlock Operator
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