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 3679704 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3681589 epoch_slot_no: 9589 block_no: 3679532 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1392 time: 2020-01-24 03:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa932967174ed70db0cc5ccbf1339d51f7ee6deedae9d137f942d1f0f7c51c1ebBlock Operator
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