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 3679527 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3681412 epoch_slot_no: 9412 block_no: 3679355 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2020-01-24 02:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa22b285cb0a991a44b4a5a0f3c50bd0f09bcc5b0aa66dc963d2da10c7131c5f9Block Operator
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