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 3661287 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3663173 epoch_slot_no: 12773 block_no: 3661116 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2020-01-19 20:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9626b2294afeb8a4a22ce1a804c55c79ab26df82a17a213bc648e310ae32d60Block Operator
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