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 3663143 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3665029 epoch_slot_no: 14629 block_no: 3662972 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1900 time: 2020-01-20 07:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53fade1283dc67f2618c335096db65960d1d0bf79d7ae5f02f415550241b83ecBlock Operator
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