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 3659924 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3661810 epoch_slot_no: 11410 block_no: 3659753 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2020-01-19 13:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19465c8d34316b4f7c387c950e9b5fe3b6b990832dffd47f69d3a8df790ef4ecBlock Operator
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