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 3659588 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3661474 epoch_slot_no: 11074 block_no: 3659417 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1753 time: 2020-01-19 11:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x403831bebc029d943e85686fbf39b2e212606b242d435bd9ff59c40b84df2e34Block Operator
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