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 3659716 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3661602 epoch_slot_no: 11202 block_no: 3659545 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1355 time: 2020-01-19 11:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x753b59280be4878112572f2b2f613a9487386c50249b0ba04ffd363c9b19a5d9Block Operator
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