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 3679784 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3681669 epoch_slot_no: 9669 block_no: 3679612 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2020-01-24 03:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7850488583e2648985dee5734669c6a826c79032009717dfcdd021cb0b7433f3Block Operator
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