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 3681532 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3683417 epoch_slot_no: 11417 block_no: 3681360 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2020-01-24 13:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc71803e22d1f8a75fbf8f0b9519593be83097a2d4b6591bb091fd1c4e8e0642dBlock Operator
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