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 3681484 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3683369 epoch_slot_no: 11369 block_no: 3681312 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2200 time: 2020-01-24 12:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf045726ac7b68945cfd766329c89bbb6f108aaa5e56d91bdbc0a89bbb149ef42Block Operator
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