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 3679794 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3681679 epoch_slot_no: 9679 block_no: 3679622 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-24 03:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3cd896ae0728d006a5f97adc98598b006e8186fc8092b55527f06e59666b0d5Block Operator
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