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 3660548 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3662434 epoch_slot_no: 12034 block_no: 3660377 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2020-01-19 16:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa466fbc89442e0070ea36d86f3268fd70ffb0140cdce84a4bf8000db9bfb0822Block Operator
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