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 3663365 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3665251 epoch_slot_no: 14851 block_no: 3663194 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1656 time: 2020-01-20 08:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef75647d670ca7014e0825e8ec770cdab4cc9140b8a4eb157512889ef47bdf48Block Operator
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