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 3681644 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3683529 epoch_slot_no: 11529 block_no: 3681472 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1982 time: 2020-01-24 13:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x380056db595840a2191aa3ea26d478a185a270dcb29028fdd5952e6519a7e19bBlock Operator
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