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 3665695 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3667581 epoch_slot_no: 17181 block_no: 3665524 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2695 time: 2020-01-20 21:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f61408dfb5818bc2329a9e697191c3a51c865e5a4851e804830fd9d4ce3dd05Block Operator
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