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 3664769 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3666655 epoch_slot_no: 16255 block_no: 3664598 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-01-20 16:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcef903c212f9db551757db75cc80419b2f8b918054fe0fe3d6ceb9a14e7fad23Block Operator
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