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 3680392 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3682277 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 3680220 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 10602 time: 2020-01-24 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x408919b85c375310c80197603ed919a5c27bf7b899a60d463954a86317df2538Block Operator
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