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 3678500 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3680385 epoch_slot_no: 8385 block_no: 3678328 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2125 time: 2020-01-23 20:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x012e14d1c5d66e86b5fa6c86b82612647500f96577281043003c9cf47eed044fBlock Operator
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