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 3680932 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3682817 epoch_slot_no: 10817 block_no: 3680760 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5143 time: 2020-01-24 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3edf043de5a90968a35e6319c77c4940ff3bd06400cb3910cae91f094616c465Block Operator
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