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 3668038 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3669924 epoch_slot_no: 19524 block_no: 3667867 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1392 time: 2020-01-21 10:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6b6102c564c7c7cecf5ed99e15382d4eec3be5a54c25b3af31049140a4a9bb2Block Operator
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