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 3665286 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3667172 epoch_slot_no: 16772 block_no: 3665115 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-01-20 18:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c94f991530f9969f978cec9c79814ea22607490c6122042bd86e73e3bb7a339Block Operator
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