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 3663282 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3665168 epoch_slot_no: 14768 block_no: 3663111 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1887 time: 2020-01-20 07:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb759a391370974d033416be7de48c20d70ae1c8f859b0dfa5147b493fbaa65eBlock Operator
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