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 3661279 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3663165 epoch_slot_no: 12765 block_no: 3661108 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2020-01-19 20:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd8cd9458189cd64dfb7e3bbef2092f10b2c71e409738f17a6c50fd5f9c6854cBlock Operator
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