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 3679746 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3681631 epoch_slot_no: 9631 block_no: 3679574 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2020-01-24 03:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39bc02f17d36226a55eff4d722646a2d1f745667f5255ed8b216395de6486236Block Operator
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