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 3660231 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3662117 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 3660060 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5060 time: 2020-01-19 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d35870f4390dc2ce329d2a7b332401e9f91c83ba7fba215014a114cbf95a865Block Operator
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