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 3668394 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3670280 epoch_slot_no: 19880 block_no: 3668223 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2460 time: 2020-01-21 12:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c0964e3f889777da623b52a03001f0bb8ad4f63ad2f37285086404ab116ac4eBlock Operator
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