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 3666077 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3667963 epoch_slot_no: 17563 block_no: 3665906 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2594 time: 2020-01-20 23:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89443d198f5199b97611edb8620b4a6135905433c155d0c1959d0ca72eac620cBlock Operator
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