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 3661311 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3663197 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 3661140 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4441 time: 2020-01-19 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa523d5c4be9783f8df130532dfb2cba4ff63c083e7db2cfc38384adb928abd35Block Operator
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