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 3670313 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3672198 epoch_slot_no: 198 block_no: 3670141 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2020-01-21 22:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff5d534c124eb0f9442e67581f6b12957ddc2270f72ab71d41fd26674d62db08Block Operator
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