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 3661807 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3663693 epoch_slot_no: 13293 block_no: 3661636 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1841 time: 2020-01-19 23:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78558d730200f627942d3acd14b9888285648fb0f739272017691a2aff2715eaBlock Operator
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