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 3665138 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3667024 epoch_slot_no: 16624 block_no: 3664967 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2020-01-20 18:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85576aae5c18bb1865607bab6eb25733bba5ce13a945cc5d8c2142e26758aae9Block Operator
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