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 3666281 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3668167 epoch_slot_no: 17767 block_no: 3666110 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2020-01-21 00:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0116b8d72341a2b847c3b6d386a1490dbeeec4fa3b222d5f4d006aee4d6c1b20Block Operator
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