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 3665859 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3667745 epoch_slot_no: 17345 block_no: 3665688 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2020-01-20 22:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9500c8d5f1c7afe057f59a045cef80fee09743e904d3f0f2c2ba5929d1303e5bBlock Operator
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