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 3681889 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3683774 epoch_slot_no: 11774 block_no: 3681717 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2020-01-24 15:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f413c5d7afda0a0721c57948db10e4423576ba358f4de53e703733a6be2a426Block Operator
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