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 3667980 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3669866 epoch_slot_no: 19466 block_no: 3667809 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 940 time: 2020-01-21 09:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffa374f62c86a714ac735534888091ed752e4f6b6cff7c9a6e62ab4af8fc6997Block Operator
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