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 3664506 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3666392 epoch_slot_no: 15992 block_no: 3664335 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-01-20 14:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x379e3bc6cfb93a94dfe632ca8f43f668acbe8f48c81ad09c318165e88cf71400Block Operator
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