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 3668171 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3670057 epoch_slot_no: 19657 block_no: 3668000 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9175 time: 2020-01-21 10:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb601ab3c202668a817cb8a905cafc2e973b02b3e9a60a49f19982a2e7a5084c9Block Operator
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