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 3663471 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3665357 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 3663300 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4049 time: 2020-01-20 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf93890d09ed9ead4daf1c65e476592906786c0175e9e6d9e9d5c1aef2952c3aaBlock Operator
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