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 3664551 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3666437 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 3664380 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6038 time: 2020-01-20 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x428644cc6e98ef737fbc4da72ee64336d49b8880c729769643c5c7517bd75299Block Operator
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