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 3682513 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3684398 epoch_slot_no: 12398 block_no: 3682341 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2102 time: 2020-01-24 18:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e1e38631c0c21ce95515c556f7f5c1c7e2c35652ff04d87777fec9eb456bf52Block Operator
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