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 3668565 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3670451 epoch_slot_no: 20051 block_no: 3668394 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2020-01-21 13:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe1d80dc55b598df02a44a1ced2cad1e065d6ded459c403f0d8c526587dc70fdBlock Operator
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