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 3681102 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3682987 epoch_slot_no: 10987 block_no: 3680930 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3172 time: 2020-01-24 10:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa71cf463bf7c93bb9bfacbc77c839f2c9adc8e0492af34de2fffad2385a25955Block Operator
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