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 3662043 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3663929 epoch_slot_no: 13529 block_no: 3661872 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-01-20 00:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1d376d83074f4a684e417b971f333342542f86edd11014fc7d8058b90e97bd7Block Operator
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