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 3669430 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3671316 epoch_slot_no: 20916 block_no: 3669259 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2020-01-21 17:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5eb6a434b23979b7d3f943ae1cb5d3d22172fbd12b82593a8fe0118a0969ef3dBlock Operator
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