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 3669051 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3670937 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 3668880 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6260 time: 2020-01-21 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x710b440bc151f5d9bf81fd1f61122a764518658d23b36e16de9a1a41818466faBlock Operator
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