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 3679739 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3681624 epoch_slot_no: 9624 block_no: 3679567 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-24 03:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39cd4a018b9c1fed76450530a300ff16b0aa414cd7ebce701c1e6a15b0e96b97Block Operator
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