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 3662545 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3664431 epoch_slot_no: 14031 block_no: 3662374 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-01-20 03:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcdaf1cf418d290f32464e313169a4eb5ce4d414faadf286fa766690a79848a3Block Operator
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