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 3660015 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3661901 epoch_slot_no: 11501 block_no: 3659844 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1719 time: 2020-01-19 13:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ef2a47806d939314a882ed3184d08b5ab81e351ffc5d8536594d303dc1c45faBlock Operator
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