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 3682942 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3684827 epoch_slot_no: 12827 block_no: 3682770 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2020-01-24 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4c0391874fb983ad896ecf8cb9c1af7ec49b6d5846ea9f94d7af5c1716ad193Block Operator
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