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 3668334 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3670220 epoch_slot_no: 19820 block_no: 3668163 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2020-01-21 11:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99816141360b3196868ca704b09d9cbd53a6fb011a3c428737e81f6f07097be0Block Operator
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