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 3660429 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3662315 epoch_slot_no: 11915 block_no: 3660258 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2020-01-19 15:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3562b821a5b036c9c596ed6617f17b2c104fb60d00b92b7f97baa9e15d694bb7Block Operator
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