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 3681948 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3683833 epoch_slot_no: 11833 block_no: 3681776 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2373 time: 2020-01-24 15:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6664911f3371a07dcc405a91052f2705f7ffde0258c22f9b06eb8b565882d228Block Operator
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