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 3670342 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3672227 epoch_slot_no: 227 block_no: 3670170 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2104 time: 2020-01-21 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fcee8df2e9de4543e121676cfa2a768a70476bb67ec7a879a3597aa60303614Block Operator
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