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 3660055 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3661941 epoch_slot_no: 11541 block_no: 3659884 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2020-01-19 13:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d3903f701d3a2fbd1732df54805ce070773a6a2fcf9c94fc02764cf70da9c4cBlock Operator
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