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 3661701 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3663587 epoch_slot_no: 13187 block_no: 3661530 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1357 time: 2020-01-19 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x848c620df3054cf1a396c5e038781b5b08fd50e8ca71cb6b24cff5656f2f6b80Block Operator
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