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 3661161 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3663047 epoch_slot_no: 12647 block_no: 3660990 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1748 time: 2020-01-19 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09b4bf594f5ca9e15cc49303b5a9f74b0ba6bb6d6acd31475c22a0c8bd2de370Block Operator
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