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 3667643 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3669529 epoch_slot_no: 19129 block_no: 3667472 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1560 time: 2020-01-21 08:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8069f8889788f071044283b75e0f2bc6e8a199fbdde5dbd87f7ef5d9d557ff91Block Operator
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