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 3670413 Details
Epoch: 170 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3672298 epoch_slot_no: 298 block_no: 3670241 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1575 time: 2020-01-21 23:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3181cae878e5fdd0f158f982c5eaec1411f88738187f378729ec35d969ac1ba8Block Operator
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