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 3679415 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3681300 epoch_slot_no: 9300 block_no: 3679243 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2836 time: 2020-01-24 01:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe89e0045bfd018c801234170a6962f55704353b91c822ff0f799c5f1d648f9a8Block Operator
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