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 3678965 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3680850 epoch_slot_no: 8850 block_no: 3678793 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2020-01-23 22:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b26592fc94dd7d23273cfe3ba9f3e5faeb7ed598e653270ce328e311f6761a8Block Operator
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