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 3682848 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3684733 epoch_slot_no: 12733 block_no: 3682676 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1170 time: 2020-01-24 20:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19724464aa23942d42052ebdff18a2accdc4c7c2844d43061092e23cd94d2429Block Operator
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