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 3669249 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3671135 epoch_slot_no: 20735 block_no: 3669078 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2020-01-21 16:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa366fe63f2cd4254ca025a72aabd1b93833e427b66067ddb25f3c490b9083834Block Operator
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