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 3679133 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3681018 epoch_slot_no: 9018 block_no: 3678961 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1897 time: 2020-01-23 23:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa435f14dd61f808c10543c1c46c068c22b8d0867c72489ee372ea022240871e9Block Operator
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