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 3659166 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3661052 epoch_slot_no: 10652 block_no: 3658995 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-19 08:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x202dade5422e202892947b385e56a795db9100176a1183836ecbde2f2ae9dd48Block Operator
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