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 3662027 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3663913 epoch_slot_no: 13513 block_no: 3661856 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1344 time: 2020-01-20 00:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ba4ce36477db66efc135f2f641758d3ee5d6f5d165fbba74297648a65a4cd11Block Operator
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