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 3681149 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3683034 epoch_slot_no: 11034 block_no: 3680977 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1371 time: 2020-01-24 11:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4e6a55ab79a60803ef9646cc456e98c01d159232f2f63e50a2b5b1e6ab54390Block Operator
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