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 3681626 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3683511 epoch_slot_no: 11511 block_no: 3681454 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2020-01-24 13:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a72426db9a2d33d8e0f3d890ba8a836e2392c7378a5db91eb11f018c0b1ff0cBlock Operator
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