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 3662844 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3664730 epoch_slot_no: 14330 block_no: 3662673 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1492 time: 2020-01-20 05:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe3cb341a74d0c0c012e2e233490c8db9c64ca5421ff14eb828dd0ce7c609798Block Operator
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