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 3683016 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3684901 epoch_slot_no: 12901 block_no: 3682844 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2082 time: 2020-01-24 21:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76b14f717ca4e7bf84d7f18cd9e9a72ecc1d6913771788acb317546e560ae25dBlock Operator
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