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 3668904 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3670790 epoch_slot_no: 20390 block_no: 3668733 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3138 time: 2020-01-21 15:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ca93c1d6c07e93bfb8aacc912cc24b34f22ec0b01a06a2bf007e39af9ff7adcBlock Operator
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