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 3679697 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3681582 epoch_slot_no: 9582 block_no: 3679525 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1753 time: 2020-01-24 02:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6527c0d5e919d1bb57fec6a04c08f21428b3d7e6410692a0e3e1a63c2544d68fBlock Operator
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