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 3665775 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3667661 epoch_slot_no: 17261 block_no: 3665604 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1989 time: 2020-01-20 21:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb646db6cae63a20d7d2ca36b2c5d9daedcfa7a100bbf0b4e4edf81a13621ecf4Block Operator
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