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 3662810 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3664696 epoch_slot_no: 14296 block_no: 3662639 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-01-20 05:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d4d24d0bce33e460e3bdc39be3a2bc0783b01c5b2222b99ad8dccf91ece5cbeBlock Operator
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