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 3663910 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3665796 epoch_slot_no: 15396 block_no: 3663739 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-01-20 11:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b48e7080f93efe09052777db94a34b99bbdce644976ab1ac578fe216f00f45dBlock Operator
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