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 3668234 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3670120 epoch_slot_no: 19720 block_no: 3668063 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2746 time: 2020-01-21 11:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e08899e12077384bd7f4476afbb3ddc4e8cd7147293c55144ec0747efcf9bf9Block Operator
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