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 3681676 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3683561 epoch_slot_no: 11561 block_no: 3681504 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1712 time: 2020-01-24 13:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75486bb6246fa2f7b88830b17c5ad720ea4234c71a1c595485b3ca5c373ca8a5Block Operator
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