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 3679719 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3681604 epoch_slot_no: 9604 block_no: 3679547 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1925 time: 2020-01-24 03:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37542a657c450cf43acbe9c3a4e6eb3b7f4278b6f7fd8cd409f4ea1deb2b34a6Block Operator
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