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 3678098 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3679983 epoch_slot_no: 7983 block_no: 3677926 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-01-23 18:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbffbda2a35e6bd590d5d7f0699d03a08ad6c07003adf1af1c9bdb3f63646f52bBlock Operator
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