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 3680049 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3681934 epoch_slot_no: 9934 block_no: 3679877 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-24 04:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9be6f1c49900e71d5ed03a5642cb90f4da4713b906b788f4333bff8d5ad8731Block Operator
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