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 3680757 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3682642 epoch_slot_no: 10642 block_no: 3680585 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2020-01-24 08:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb57d546a77e2219b6b708211ada9dc247667b5c90b6ae1e9bdef2b2b44f6b8c9Block Operator
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