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 3659631 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3661517 epoch_slot_no: 11117 block_no: 3659460 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2164 time: 2020-01-19 11:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44216431e0ada1f4b4282ac3e54309a55c0e599088359d5f67d0bcadd6f62858Block Operator
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