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 3668128 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3670014 epoch_slot_no: 19614 block_no: 3667957 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8256 time: 2020-01-21 10:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x788ae740c7555f1387ffe324a7a101186354f36533f3d5d6872e9e75337dc8baBlock Operator
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