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 3681472 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3683357 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 3681300 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6619 time: 2020-01-24 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24ef889db1b39d00f24d21c7f63ca1c74bde42cfb87e40f8fe5dccc03c3a1f2dBlock Operator
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