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 3681112 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3682997 epoch_slot_no: 10997 block_no: 3680940 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3183 time: 2020-01-24 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7555cfca08286dce56b09c1b99be1e1c72e732bf624e93cbe6dc09da16c29c7dBlock Operator
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