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 3682402 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3684287 epoch_slot_no: 12287 block_no: 3682230 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2629 time: 2020-01-24 18:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9200b7e34dfd76099285f1a9394d8c04c53e45d07a9bec3b77800109dafdbf7dBlock Operator
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