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 3679742 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3681627 epoch_slot_no: 9627 block_no: 3679570 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2020-01-24 03:13:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1decca8cc20c07da1d3d5ebff1f4d25ba5ed1acb091ff83ee1d459a8c6d8776Block Operator
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