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 3659488 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3661374 epoch_slot_no: 10974 block_no: 3659317 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1564 time: 2020-01-19 10:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b699296279435de64304ce5dd90573288304983d785b7bcf2cdbf8611fca05dBlock Operator
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