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 3683092 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3684977 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 3682920 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3601 time: 2020-01-24 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58fece453c2bfc2b02d6249fcd8e70f6f17c4b494d502e6513b7e8c15ca6b684Block Operator
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