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 3661061 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3662947 epoch_slot_no: 12547 block_no: 3660890 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-19 19:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdf013eae604cf6b2a9a06ca0774dece04255d15d7a0b317252cb33983a3d420Block Operator
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