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 3681436 Details
Epoch: 170Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 3683321
epoch_slot_no: 11321
block_no: 3681264
slot_leader_id: 12
size: 1346
time: 2020-01-24 12:38:31
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x526458fe7bc5d8424ed17225cbd115f2ae4b46f7a828d7cada465b58b220e2bd
Block Operator
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