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 3669812 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3671698 epoch_slot_no: 21298 block_no: 3669641 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1375 time: 2020-01-21 20:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x830df5e1c564765b9c1da59b9d24b119cec9274df3ff1c2eeeac2a3aa9292cb5Block Operator
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