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 3679663 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3681548 epoch_slot_no: 9548 block_no: 3679491 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2020-01-24 02:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dfaf0b1992e29873bba3080970a6499b9086af756839892fa1d24007f5d3946Block Operator
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