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 3662563 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3664449 epoch_slot_no: 14049 block_no: 3662392 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2020-01-20 03:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55983f2fc1eb03bbeffa36ffc1555755fd4aa6b1a0f9dd25eaf449056b894d1bBlock Operator
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