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 3659691 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 3661577 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 3659520 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9400 time: 2020-01-19 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37b680a2810711899144bd39491f8a60c48ca29843abc74edbc898cc5b74f9d3Block Operator
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