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 3666891 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3668777 epoch_slot_no: 18377 block_no: 3666720 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 13335 time: 2020-01-21 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4f8433b8932be6872d9df2dd85fe57638de46a4ac840a0b5a54926002470de9Block Operator
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