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 3662839 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3664725 epoch_slot_no: 14325 block_no: 3662668 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-01-20 05:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9e4b32248cf8e4decad15e09e9ce048af1232c1bd22401d35a927106b1d1198Block Operator
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