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 3660938 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3662824 epoch_slot_no: 12424 block_no: 3660767 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-19 18:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9eab78e6f5dd1128ec6f0539a202955b2a6749eb829871444b40878cdccb0d42Block Operator
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