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 3668840 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3670726 epoch_slot_no: 20326 block_no: 3668669 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2020-01-21 14:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x666dd62722e3b041a346c69c8df635cc77cdf6e8b3008f05d2859ff9e9aa40edBlock Operator
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