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 3660771 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3662657 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 3660600 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2838 time: 2020-01-19 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x033bb70d96bb94c3dcad77b048b997f1c7cfa28a40bccd71f7a9cf8ac9413ebcBlock Operator
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