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 3668016 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3669902 epoch_slot_no: 19502 block_no: 3667845 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1573 time: 2020-01-21 10:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1ebd9494b9376fef459bb11fed38a33f3b8e108cd57fb5dd96ee20628af03ebBlock Operator
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