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 3669923 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3671809 epoch_slot_no: 21409 block_no: 3669752 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2840 time: 2020-01-21 20:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b2cdfc16a7cb4241160a655c0f4215f67310a2d208e2c9e05d12b0c7fe82d38Block Operator
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