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 3661200 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3663086 epoch_slot_no: 12686 block_no: 3661029 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3306 time: 2020-01-19 20:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0827a8509cfb618c4cb3900637e1c7bed999f7899f8e70669b038df3c0f781cfBlock Operator
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