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 3679855 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3681740 epoch_slot_no: 9740 block_no: 3679683 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-24 03:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b7433c1e0a2582b1f4b13c1becdcfa26be8913e5eb3bc4a1d143afe3a7a1f2cBlock Operator
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