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 3659871 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3661757 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 3659700 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4466 time: 2020-01-19 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b06a91c03470778a66ebdb66e3cb6b3f9d4219ec05011407fd3f1f3c1423d42Block Operator
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