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 3678958 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3680843 epoch_slot_no: 8843 block_no: 3678786 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3374 time: 2020-01-23 22:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cafe6b3b8d1de6c42597c7e1c7036422c42db53a1041f6cc19644f836d7da72Block Operator
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