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 3659681 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3661567 epoch_slot_no: 11167 block_no: 3659510 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2297 time: 2020-01-19 11:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc74e4cf15b518aeb7fb171495fe88fde07e2a2c86f70dcce21e72d94bed3d210Block Operator
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