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 3659596 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3661482 epoch_slot_no: 11082 block_no: 3659425 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2020-01-19 11:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59359ca7e72bbfaec92fc2c18f602b5003f8b793cd84b1cfa9eae909eb18d18fBlock Operator
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