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 3660217 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3662103 epoch_slot_no: 11703 block_no: 3660046 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1745 time: 2020-01-19 14:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe54456e04a3a172e493ad59416c325815a40ee5c9908425dd28618ad01cec661Block Operator
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