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 3668871 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3670757 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 3668700 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6611 time: 2020-01-21 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a83d4a28f051999f8e4b1b02bd9ffb768119495c2643cadbe4e3f3da6f67562Block Operator
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