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 3668170 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3670056 epoch_slot_no: 19656 block_no: 3667999 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2020-01-21 10:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe123ef5b5504070d4bff12ab60a7147fbabc7ccee718d0a9cc945e01ec1636d4Block Operator
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