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 3660777 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3662663 epoch_slot_no: 12263 block_no: 3660606 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2020-01-19 17:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2fc820f249b2c8caacd36c45476ecdd417828aa9ace7fa326af1913733c4825aBlock Operator
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