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 3664163 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3666049 epoch_slot_no: 15649 block_no: 3663992 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2020-01-20 12:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2413a2e092daf7fc7412af021209e372682d51920576679e52e86a8fb4801d02Block Operator
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