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 3679514 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3681399 epoch_slot_no: 9399 block_no: 3679342 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 993 time: 2020-01-24 01:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a27de192292d4b6f0b2a5ca3311f9738717f3b17418a74cec10ec51e74752fbBlock Operator
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