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 3680950 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3682835 epoch_slot_no: 10835 block_no: 3680778 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1749 time: 2020-01-24 09:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44bef4f53943f7b27d6663128dc53ff56df2aab188cc0e89a437660dd4e23549Block Operator
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