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 3669234 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3671120 epoch_slot_no: 20720 block_no: 3669063 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1392 time: 2020-01-21 16:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x103140b9f15d5d58a167d49e9d25c0f93aea6e59124a4471d10e674bf6bbad3fBlock Operator
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