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 3668839 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3670725 epoch_slot_no: 20325 block_no: 3668668 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2439 time: 2020-01-21 14:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36ca754f293a3193b5ef90cbeeb4e477bfe7e5d60c1c61d0c4efaec6e157f8f7Block Operator
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