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 3661965 Details
Epoch: 169 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3663851 epoch_slot_no: 13451 block_no: 3661794 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-01-20 00:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8854e3e905394bb3009daf728ff1b1d3aa22882e3cc1af03bd56922c4f059aaBlock Operator
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