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 3664402 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3666288 epoch_slot_no: 15888 block_no: 3664231 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2081 time: 2020-01-20 14:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3656b624a6a638b69703075e55ef9e1a49fd786e331259fe127720f65603297Block Operator
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