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 3668122 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3670008 epoch_slot_no: 19608 block_no: 3667951 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6815 time: 2020-01-21 10:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8b1de4b857c0a3b7ee34ed1ee8696f765883652bc389a1842cff8ad77239dd6eBlock Operator
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