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 3679736 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3681621 epoch_slot_no: 9621 block_no: 3679564 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-24 03:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb10ca29841b0a32ef2723209f3383ad732565f71bb7f62ccf1f8ebf5c1f814a3Block Operator
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