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 3679985 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3681870 epoch_slot_no: 9870 block_no: 3679813 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8920 time: 2020-01-24 04:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xded0271b9f69a8aa21728f825467ecb3c3582741b080a5f7b6af7f89569397b3Block Operator
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