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 3662335 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3664221 epoch_slot_no: 13821 block_no: 3662164 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-01-20 02:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06294c900a56fdb0a8c8efde0eb5d6f83d6e98f4dbd54bf446f1c873a85f077cBlock Operator
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