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 3660981 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3662867 epoch_slot_no: 12467 block_no: 3660810 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2225 time: 2020-01-19 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x778669919688a7bfe351c0e4299cf53db30c062e265b7ee5f7bbf228145d4860Block Operator
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