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 3669591 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3671477 epoch_slot_no: 21077 block_no: 3669420 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6437 time: 2020-01-21 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e1309fc118d00c13049399a703a2bcc44ed4c690fd126fa3ca24c21f9845be3Block Operator
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