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 3680530 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3682415 epoch_slot_no: 10415 block_no: 3680358 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 940 time: 2020-01-24 07:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfac7477f41361350d2708ba5c08b722bbefdc590271940a5eef35e5f0716405Block Operator
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