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 3661125 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3663011 epoch_slot_no: 12611 block_no: 3660954 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2015 time: 2020-01-19 19:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1310172937e2453a05e0e9ff1c44a6b449eefef4a8f043a0d577c52a4fac45c6Block Operator
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