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 3661126 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3663012 epoch_slot_no: 12612 block_no: 3660955 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1392 time: 2020-01-19 19:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23d0e3e1d27ff1c4d822b706480812cafe37f602a3e2c7a62ea80df85008444fBlock Operator
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