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 3668228 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3670114 epoch_slot_no: 19714 block_no: 3668057 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2443 time: 2020-01-21 11:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x87ac639e1b18ab93179a2a57ee17a6204ed54c4a71e2e985bf03394806ebf52bBlock Operator
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