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 3660051 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3661937 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 3659880 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6600 time: 2020-01-19 13:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x547f12bfec231b798ab0f23500b727e450a93ecc025f83f0f96ceb96362eaa71Block Operator
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